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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,335.05, 502,788.84 and 203,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,335.05, 502,788.84 and 203,172.80 is: 280,382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,335.05 : 502,788.84 = 203,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,335.05/502,788.84 = 203,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,335.05x = 502,788.84 × 203,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,335.05x = 102,153,013,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,153,013,155.71/364,335.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,382.06

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