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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,086.03, 506,570.97 and 203,733.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,086.03, 506,570.97 and 203,733.02 is: 281,147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,086.03 : 506,570.97 = 203,733.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,086.03/506,570.97 = 203,733.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,086.03x = 506,570.97 × 203,733.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,086.03x = 103,205,231,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,205,231,541.25/367,086.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,147.26

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