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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,068.65, 507,934.15 and 206,924.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,068.65, 507,934.15 and 206,924.01 is: 285,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,068.65 : 507,934.15 = 206,924.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,068.65/507,934.15 = 206,924.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,068.65x = 507,934.15 × 206,924.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,068.65x = 105,103,771,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,103,771,133.94/368,068.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,554.80

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