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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,571.85, 537,686.22 and 208,854.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,571.85, 537,686.22 and 208,854.85 is: 313,182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,571.85 : 537,686.22 = 208,854.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,571.85/537,686.22 = 208,854.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,571.85x = 537,686.22 × 208,854.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,571.85x = 112,298,374,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,298,374,825.17/358,571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,182.35

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