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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,977.20, 550,465.80 and 209,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,977.20, 550,465.80 and 209,513.20 is: 314,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,977.20 : 550,465.80 = 209,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,977.20/550,465.80 = 209,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,977.20x = 550,465.80 × 209,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,977.20x = 115,329,851,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,329,851,248.56/366,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,269.80

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