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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,224.47, 498,497.83 and 206,172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,224.47, 498,497.83 and 206,172.65 is: 284,522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,224.47 : 498,497.83 = 206,172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,224.47/498,497.83 = 206,172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,224.47x = 498,497.83 × 206,172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,224.47x = 102,776,619,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,776,619,361.16/361,224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,522.86

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