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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,005.20, 550,507.80 and 209,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,005.20, 550,507.80 and 209,541.20 is: 314,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,005.20 : 550,507.80 = 209,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,005.20/550,507.80 = 209,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,005.20x = 550,507.80 × 209,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,005.20x = 115,354,065,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,354,065,021.36/367,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,311.80

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