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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,050.24, 495,489.36 and 208,234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,050.24, 495,489.36 and 208,234.72 is: 287,363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,050.24 : 495,489.36 = 208,234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,050.24/495,489.36 = 208,234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,050.24x = 495,489.36 × 208,234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,050.24x = 103,178,088,142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,178,088,142.58/359,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,363.93

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