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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,874.01, 499,376.49 and 208,907.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,874.01, 499,376.49 and 208,907.03 is: 288,286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,874.01 : 499,376.49 = 208,907.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,874.01/499,376.49 = 208,907.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,874.01x = 499,376.49 × 208,907.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,874.01x = 104,323,259,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,323,259,377.73/361,874.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,286.13

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