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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,311.11, 502,748.35 and 203,166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,311.11, 502,748.35 and 203,166.33 is: 280,368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,311.11 : 502,748.35 = 203,166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,311.11/502,748.35 = 203,166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,311.11x = 502,748.35 × 203,166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,311.11x = 102,141,536,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,141,536,675.14/364,311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,368.99

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