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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,052.54, 507,912.57 and 206,907.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,052.54, 507,912.57 and 206,907.90 is: 285,532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,052.54 : 507,912.57 = 206,907.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,052.54/507,912.57 = 206,907.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,052.54x = 507,912.57 × 206,907.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,052.54x = 105,091,123,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,091,123,242.30/368,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,532.94

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