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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,186.02, 499,848.33 and 211,331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,186.02, 499,848.33 and 211,331.62 is: 291,656.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,186.02 : 499,848.33 = 211,331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,186.02/499,848.33 = 211,331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,186.02x = 499,848.33 × 211,331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,186.02x = 105,633,757,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,633,757,333.20/362,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,656.09

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