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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,544.88, 537,225.24 and 208,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,544.88, 537,225.24 and 208,363.44 is: 312,201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,544.88 : 537,225.24 = 208,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,544.88/537,225.24 = 208,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,544.88x = 537,225.24 × 208,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,544.88x = 111,938,099,061.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,938,099,061.23/358,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,201.08

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