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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,045.81, 498,299.34 and 205,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,045.81, 498,299.34 and 205,997.23 is: 284,308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,045.81 : 498,299.34 = 205,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,045.81/498,299.34 = 205,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,045.81x = 498,299.34 × 205,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,045.81x = 102,648,283,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,648,283,750.83/361,045.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,308.20

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