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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,927.99, 495,320.67 and 208,112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,927.99, 495,320.67 and 208,112.47 is: 287,195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,927.99 : 495,320.67 = 208,112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,927.99/495,320.67 = 208,112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,927.99x = 495,320.67 × 208,112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,927.99x = 103,082,408,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,082,408,075.76/358,927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,195.23

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