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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,140.02, 499,815.08 and 209,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,140.02, 499,815.08 and 209,150.72 is: 288,663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,140.02 : 499,815.08 = 209,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,140.02/499,815.08 = 209,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,140.02x = 499,815.08 × 209,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,140.02x = 104,536,680,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,536,680,304.03/362,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,663.71

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