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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,961.60, 499,550.09 and 209,036.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,961.60, 499,550.09 and 209,036.97 is: 288,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,961.60 : 499,550.09 = 209,036.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,961.60/499,550.09 = 209,036.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,961.60x = 499,550.09 × 209,036.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,961.60x = 104,424,436,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,424,436,131.64/361,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,495.90

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