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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,288.58, 502,720.43 and 203,153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,288.58, 502,720.43 and 203,153.81 is: 280,353.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,288.58 : 502,720.43 = 203,153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,288.58/502,720.43 = 203,153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,288.58x = 502,720.43 × 203,153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,288.58x = 102,129,567,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,129,567,189.97/364,288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,353.47

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