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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,623.84, 492,108.24 and 205,691.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,623.84, 492,108.24 and 205,691.68 is: 283,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,623.84 : 492,108.24 = 205,691.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,623.84/492,108.24 = 205,691.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,623.84x = 492,108.24 × 205,691.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,623.84x = 101,222,570,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,222,570,627.44/356,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,835.68

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