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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,914.13, 550,363.91 and 208,803.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,914.13, 550,363.91 and 208,803.75 is: 313,201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,914.13 : 550,363.91 = 208,803.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,914.13/550,363.91 = 208,803.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,914.13x = 550,363.91 × 208,803.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,914.13x = 114,918,047,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,918,047,228.64/366,914.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,201.48

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