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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,968.42, 498,164.08 and 205,923.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,968.42, 498,164.08 and 205,923.12 is: 284,189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,968.42 : 498,164.08 = 205,923.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,968.42/498,164.08 = 205,923.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,968.42x = 498,164.08 × 205,923.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,968.42x = 102,583,504,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,583,504,484.71/360,968.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,189.69

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