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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,138.61, 499,775.15 and 209,183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,138.61, 499,775.15 and 209,183.25 is: 288,686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,138.61 : 499,775.15 = 209,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,138.61/499,775.15 = 209,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,138.61x = 499,775.15 × 209,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,138.61x = 104,544,590,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,544,590,146.24/362,138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,686.67

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