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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,001.84, 536,974.50 and 208,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,001.84, 536,974.50 and 208,146.44 is: 312,203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,001.84 : 536,974.50 = 208,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,001.84/536,974.50 = 208,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,001.84x = 536,974.50 × 208,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,001.84x = 111,769,330,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,769,330,545.78/358,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,203.23

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