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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,194.12, 499,850.49 and 209,238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,194.12, 499,850.49 and 209,238.74 is: 288,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,194.12 : 499,850.49 = 209,238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,194.12/499,850.49 = 209,238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,194.12x = 499,850.49 × 209,238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,194.12x = 104,588,086,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,588,086,715.98/362,194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,762.52

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