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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,873.56, 499,408.14 and 208,939.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,873.56, 499,408.14 and 208,939.74 is: 288,349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,873.56 : 499,408.14 = 208,939.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,873.56/499,408.14 = 208,939.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,873.56x = 499,408.14 × 208,939.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,873.56x = 104,346,206,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,346,206,925.48/361,873.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,349.91

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