Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,048.24, 498,251.84 and 208,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 361,048.24, 498,251.84 and 208,002 is: 287,045.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,048.24 : 498,251.84 = 208,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,048.24/498,251.84 = 208,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,048.24x = 498,251.84 × 208,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,048.24x = 103,637,379,223.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,637,379,223.68/361,048.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,045.80
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