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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,860.89, 503,503.26 and 203,718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,860.89, 503,503.26 and 203,718.68 is: 281,129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,860.89 : 503,503.26 = 203,718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,860.89/503,503.26 = 203,718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,860.89x = 503,503.26 × 203,718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,860.89x = 102,573,019,502.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,573,019,502.90/364,860.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,129.12

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