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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,311.61, 502,749.04 and 203,166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,311.61, 502,749.04 and 203,166.83 is: 280,369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,311.61 : 502,749.04 = 203,166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,311.61/502,749.04 = 203,166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,311.61x = 502,749.04 × 203,166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,311.61x = 102,141,928,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,141,928,234.43/364,311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,369.68

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