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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,224.08, 491,634.72 and 205,322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,224.08, 491,634.72 and 205,322.16 is: 283,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,224.08 : 491,634.72 = 205,322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,224.08/491,634.72 = 205,322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,224.08x = 491,634.72 × 205,322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,224.08x = 100,943,502,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,943,502,641.40/356,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,370.80

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