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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,141.02, 499,816.46 and 209,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,141.02, 499,816.46 and 209,151.72 is: 288,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,141.02 : 499,816.46 = 209,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,141.02/499,816.46 = 209,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,141.02x = 499,816.46 × 209,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,141.02x = 104,537,472,293.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,537,472,293.31/362,141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,665.10

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