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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,225.01, 502,593.86 and 203,064.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,225.01, 502,593.86 and 203,064.98 is: 280,209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,225.01 : 502,593.86 = 203,064.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,225.01/502,593.86 = 203,064.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,225.01x = 502,593.86 × 203,064.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,225.01x = 102,059,210,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,059,210,123.72/364,225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,209.24

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