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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,351.76, 502,792.96 and 201,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,351.76, 502,792.96 and 201,014.72 is: 277,393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,351.76 : 502,792.96 = 201,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,351.76/502,792.96 = 201,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,351.76x = 502,792.96 × 201,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,351.76x = 101,068,786,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,068,786,072.37/364,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,393.43

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