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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,974.87, 495,387.27 and 206,000.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,974.87, 495,387.27 and 206,000.88 is: 284,282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,974.87 : 495,387.27 = 206,000.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,974.87/495,387.27 = 206,000.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,974.87x = 495,387.27 × 206,000.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,974.87x = 102,050,213,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,050,213,560.80/358,974.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,282.33

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