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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,987.36, 495,425.96 and 206,075.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,987.36, 495,425.96 and 206,075.08 is: 284,397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,987.36 : 495,425.96 = 206,075.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,987.36/495,425.96 = 206,075.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,987.36x = 495,425.96 × 206,075.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,987.36x = 102,094,944,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,094,944,341.08/358,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,397.04

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