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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,739.40, 551,216.70 and 209,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,739.40, 551,216.70 and 209,627.40 is: 314,217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,739.40 : 551,216.70 = 209,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,739.40/551,216.70 = 209,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,739.40x = 551,216.70 × 209,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,739.40x = 115,550,123,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,550,123,657.58/367,739.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,217.41

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