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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,873.01, 499,375.11 and 208,906.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,873.01, 499,375.11 and 208,906.03 is: 288,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,873.01 : 499,375.11 = 208,906.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,873.01/499,375.11 = 208,906.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,873.01x = 499,375.11 × 208,906.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,873.01x = 104,322,471,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,322,471,710.91/361,873.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,284.75

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