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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,008.11, 507,904.98 and 206,876.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,008.11, 507,904.98 and 206,876.43 is: 285,519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,008.11 : 507,904.98 = 206,876.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,008.11/507,904.98 = 206,876.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,008.11x = 507,904.98 × 206,876.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,008.11x = 105,073,569,041.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,073,569,041.62/368,008.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,519.71

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