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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,651.30, 503,269.52 and 203,516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,651.30, 503,269.52 and 203,516.72 is: 280,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,651.30 : 503,269.52 = 203,516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,651.30/503,269.52 = 203,516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,651.30x = 503,269.52 × 203,516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,651.30x = 102,423,761,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,423,761,986.37/364,651.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,881.38

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