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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,372.71, 506,974.10 and 206,228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,372.71, 506,974.10 and 206,228.07 is: 284,594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,372.71 : 506,974.10 = 206,228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,372.71/506,974.10 = 206,228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,372.71x = 506,974.10 × 206,228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,372.71x = 104,552,289,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,552,289,151.85/367,372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,594.60

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