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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,177.43, 498,430.08 and 208,212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,177.43, 498,430.08 and 208,212.77 is: 287,336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,177.43 : 498,430.08 = 208,212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,177.43/498,430.08 = 208,212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,177.43x = 498,430.08 × 208,212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,177.43x = 103,779,507,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,779,507,608.12/361,177.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,336.64

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