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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,278.76, 502,730.34 and 203,144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,278.76, 502,730.34 and 203,144.68 is: 280,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,278.76 : 502,730.34 = 203,144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,278.76/502,730.34 = 203,144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,278.76x = 502,730.34 × 203,144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,278.76x = 102,126,994,045.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,126,994,045.59/364,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,353.96

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