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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,021.80, 551,741.10 and 201,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,021.80, 551,741.10 and 201,809.80 is: 302,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,021.80 : 551,741.10 = 201,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,021.80/551,741.10 = 201,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,021.80x = 551,741.10 × 201,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,021.80x = 111,346,761,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,346,761,042.78/368,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,554.80

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