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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,257.76, 502,673.56 and 203,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,257.76, 502,673.56 and 203,114.72 is: 280,297.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,257.76 : 502,673.56 = 203,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,257.76/502,673.56 = 203,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,257.76x = 502,673.56 × 203,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,257.76x = 102,100,399,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,100,399,390.80/364,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,297.12

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