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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,238.70, 501,261.58 and 210,283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,238.70, 501,261.58 and 210,283.36 is: 290,186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,238.70 : 501,261.58 = 210,283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,238.70/501,261.58 = 210,283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,238.70x = 501,261.58 × 210,283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,238.70x = 105,406,968,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,406,968,291.01/363,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,186.51

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