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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,874.52, 499,377.18 and 208,907.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,874.52, 499,377.18 and 208,907.53 is: 288,286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,874.52 : 499,377.18 = 208,907.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,874.52/499,377.18 = 208,907.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,874.52x = 499,377.18 × 208,907.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,874.52x = 104,323,653,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,323,653,212.17/361,874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,286.82

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