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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,817.20, 550,225.80 and 209,353.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,817.20, 550,225.80 and 209,353.20 is: 314,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,817.20 : 550,225.80 = 209,353.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,817.20/550,225.80 = 209,353.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,817.20x = 550,225.80 × 209,353.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,817.20x = 115,191,531,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,191,531,952.56/366,817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,029.80

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