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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,208.16, 541,633.64 and 211,486.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,208.16, 541,633.64 and 211,486.14 is: 317,124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,208.16 : 541,633.64 = 211,486.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,208.16/541,633.64 = 211,486.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,208.16x = 541,633.64 × 211,486.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,208.16x = 114,548,006,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,548,006,760.32/361,208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,124.64

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