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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,211.03, 494,335.31 and 205,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,211.03, 494,335.31 and 205,246.13 is: 283,242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,211.03 : 494,335.31 = 205,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,211.03/494,335.31 = 205,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,211.03x = 494,335.31 × 205,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,211.03x = 101,460,405,801.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,460,405,801.94/358,211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,242.00

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