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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,138.88, 508,029.12 and 209,162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,138.88, 508,029.12 and 209,162.88 is: 288,643.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,138.88 : 508,029.12 = 209,162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,138.88/508,029.12 = 209,162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,138.88x = 508,029.12 × 209,162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,138.88x = 106,260,833,863.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,260,833,863.07/368,138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,643.33

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