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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,569.85, 537,683.22 and 208,852.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,569.85, 537,683.22 and 208,852.85 is: 313,179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,569.85 : 537,683.22 = 208,852.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,569.85/537,683.22 = 208,852.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,569.85x = 537,683.22 × 208,852.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,569.85x = 112,296,672,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,296,672,894.18/358,569.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,179.35

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