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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,306.12, 497,271.86 and 207,341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,306.12, 497,271.86 and 207,341.17 is: 286,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,306.12 : 497,271.86 = 207,341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,306.12/497,271.86 = 207,341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,306.12x = 497,271.86 × 207,341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,306.12x = 103,104,927,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,104,927,758.12/360,306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,159.24

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