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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,675.63, 508,763.99 and 205,331.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,675.63, 508,763.99 and 205,331.03 is: 283,352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,675.63 : 508,763.99 = 205,331.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,675.63/508,763.99 = 205,331.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,675.63x = 508,763.99 × 205,331.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,675.63x = 104,465,032,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,465,032,063.12/368,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,352.15

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