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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,741.75, 495,063.62 and 207,926.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,741.75, 495,063.62 and 207,926.23 is: 286,938.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,741.75 : 495,063.62 = 207,926.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,741.75/495,063.62 = 207,926.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,741.75x = 495,063.62 × 207,926.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,741.75x = 102,936,712,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,936,712,116.75/358,741.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,938.20

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