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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,096.43, 507,987.74 and 206,950.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,096.43, 507,987.74 and 206,950.98 is: 285,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,096.43 : 507,987.74 = 206,950.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,096.43/507,987.74 = 206,950.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,096.43x = 507,987.74 × 206,950.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,096.43x = 105,128,559,586.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,128,559,586.23/368,096.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,600.60

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