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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,277.76, 502,728.96 and 203,143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,277.76, 502,728.96 and 203,143.68 is: 280,352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,277.76 : 502,728.96 = 203,143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,277.76/502,728.96 = 203,143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,277.76x = 502,728.96 × 203,143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,277.76x = 102,126,210,976.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,126,210,976.97/364,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,352.58

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