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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,901.22, 503,558.98 and 203,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,901.22, 503,558.98 and 203,759.01 is: 281,184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,901.22 : 503,558.98 = 203,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,901.22/503,558.98 = 203,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,901.22x = 503,558.98 × 203,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,901.22x = 102,604,678,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,604,678,732.01/364,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,184.81

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