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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,337.49, 502,792.20 and 203,175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,337.49, 502,792.20 and 203,175.23 is: 280,385.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,337.49 : 502,792.20 = 203,175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,337.49/502,792.20 = 203,175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,337.49x = 502,792.20 × 203,175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,337.49x = 102,154,922,134.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,154,922,134.19/364,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,385.43

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