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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,143.64, 508,289.88 and 281,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,143.64, 508,289.88 and 281,950.32 is: 389,284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,143.64 : 508,289.88 = 281,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,143.64/508,289.88 = 281,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,143.64x = 508,289.88 × 281,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,143.64x = 143,312,494,318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,312,494,318.76/368,143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,284.18

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