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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,773.36, 495,128.64 and 205,810.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,773.36, 495,128.64 and 205,810.56 is: 284,030.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,773.36 : 495,128.64 = 205,810.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,773.36/495,128.64 = 205,810.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,773.36x = 495,128.64 × 205,810.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,773.36x = 101,902,702,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,902,702,670.44/358,773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,030.85

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