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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,386.06, 502,853.45 and 203,251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,386.06, 502,853.45 and 203,251.55 is: 280,487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,386.06 : 502,853.45 = 203,251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,386.06/502,853.45 = 203,251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,386.06x = 502,853.45 × 203,251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,386.06x = 102,205,739,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,205,739,604.82/364,386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,487.51

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