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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,444.74, 505,681.50 and 203,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,444.74, 505,681.50 and 203,094.28 is: 280,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,444.74 : 505,681.50 = 203,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,444.74/505,681.50 = 203,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,444.74x = 505,681.50 × 203,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,444.74x = 102,701,020,151.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,701,020,151.82/366,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,263.32

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