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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,607.91, 503,159.01 and 201,264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,607.91, 503,159.01 and 201,264.51 is: 277,745.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,607.91 : 503,159.01 = 201,264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,607.91/503,159.01 = 201,264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,607.91x = 503,159.01 × 201,264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,607.91x = 101,268,052,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,268,052,920.53/364,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,745.08

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