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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,316.72, 502,756.10 and 203,171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,316.72, 502,756.10 and 203,171.96 is: 280,376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,316.72 : 502,756.10 = 203,171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,316.72/502,756.10 = 203,171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,316.72x = 502,756.10 × 203,171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,316.72x = 102,145,942,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,145,942,238.96/364,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,376.76

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