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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,829.72, 499,245.06 and 208,835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,829.72, 499,245.06 and 208,835.40 is: 288,146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,829.72 : 499,245.06 = 208,835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,829.72/499,245.06 = 208,835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,829.72x = 499,245.06 × 208,835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,829.72x = 104,260,041,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,260,041,803.12/361,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,146.71

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