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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,486.97, 507,157.09 and 204,162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,486.97, 507,157.09 and 204,162.62 is: 281,758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,486.97 : 507,157.09 = 204,162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,486.97/507,157.09 = 204,162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,486.97x = 507,157.09 × 204,162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,486.97x = 103,542,520,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,542,520,245.98/367,486.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,758.34

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