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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,015.80, 551,732.10 and 201,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,015.80, 551,732.10 and 201,803.80 is: 302,545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,015.80 : 551,732.10 = 201,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,015.80/551,732.10 = 201,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,015.80x = 551,732.10 × 201,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,015.80x = 111,341,634,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,341,634,361.98/368,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,545.80

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