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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,140.52, 499,815.77 and 209,151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,140.52, 499,815.77 and 209,151.22 is: 288,664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,140.52 : 499,815.77 = 209,151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,140.52/499,815.77 = 209,151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,140.52x = 499,815.77 × 209,151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,140.52x = 104,537,074,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,537,074,525.90/362,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,664.40

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