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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,230.68, 502,614.72 and 203,076.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,230.68, 502,614.72 and 203,076.32 is: 280,232.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,230.68 : 502,614.72 = 203,076.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,230.68/502,614.72 = 203,076.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,230.68x = 502,614.72 × 203,076.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,230.68x = 102,069,145,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,069,145,202.36/364,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,232.15

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