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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,949.16, 499,433.52 and 206,898.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,949.16, 499,433.52 and 206,898.14 is: 285,487.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,949.16 : 499,433.52 = 206,898.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,949.16/499,433.52 = 206,898.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,949.16x = 499,433.52 × 206,898.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,949.16x = 103,331,866,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,331,866,341.65/361,949.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,487.24

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