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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,150.33, 495,627.29 and 206,198.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,150.33, 495,627.29 and 206,198.39 is: 284,553.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,150.33 : 495,627.29 = 206,198.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,150.33/495,627.29 = 206,198.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,150.33x = 495,627.29 × 206,198.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,150.33x = 102,197,547,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,197,547,275.42/359,150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,553.68

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