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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,136.12, 551,220 and 210,147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,136.12, 551,220 and 210,147.24 is: 314,659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,136.12 : 551,220 = 210,147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,136.12/551,220 = 210,147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,136.12x = 551,220 × 210,147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,136.12x = 115,837,361,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,837,361,632.80/368,136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,659.05

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