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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,668.13, 492,202.02 and 205,765.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,668.13, 492,202.02 and 205,765.13 is: 283,955.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,668.13 : 492,202.02 = 205,765.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,668.13/492,202.02 = 205,765.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,668.13x = 492,202.02 × 205,765.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,668.13x = 101,278,010,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,278,010,170.55/356,668.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,955.88

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