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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,030.17, 507,806.56 and 215,038.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,030.17, 507,806.56 and 215,038.78 is: 296,709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,030.17 : 507,806.56 = 215,038.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,030.17/507,806.56 = 215,038.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,030.17x = 507,806.56 × 215,038.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,030.17x = 109,198,103,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,198,103,138.40/368,030.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,709.65

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