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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,371.58, 502,833.50 and 203,237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,371.58, 502,833.50 and 203,237.06 is: 280,467.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,371.58 : 502,833.50 = 203,237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,371.58/502,833.50 = 203,237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,371.58x = 502,833.50 × 203,237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,371.58x = 102,194,402,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,194,402,450.41/364,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,467.55

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