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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,315.24, 502,754.04 and 203,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,315.24, 502,754.04 and 203,170.46 is: 280,374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,315.24 : 502,754.04 = 203,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,315.24/502,754.04 = 203,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,315.24x = 502,754.04 × 203,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,315.24x = 102,144,769,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,144,769,573.66/364,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,374.68

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