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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,485.97, 507,155.71 and 204,161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,485.97, 507,155.71 and 204,161.62 is: 281,756.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,485.97 : 507,155.71 = 204,161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,485.97/507,155.71 = 204,161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,485.97x = 507,155.71 × 204,161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,485.97x = 103,541,729,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,541,729,567.56/367,485.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,756.96

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