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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,791.88, 537,145.26 and 208,574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,791.88, 537,145.26 and 208,574.14 is: 312,255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,791.88 : 537,145.26 = 208,574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,791.88/537,145.26 = 208,574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,791.88x = 537,145.26 × 208,574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,791.88x = 112,034,610,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,034,610,659.58/358,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,255.15

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