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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,144.29, 507,831.54 and 220,931.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,144.29, 507,831.54 and 220,931.50 is: 304,760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,144.29 : 507,831.54 = 220,931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,144.29/507,831.54 = 220,931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,144.29x = 507,831.54 × 220,931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,144.29x = 112,195,983,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,195,983,879.51/368,144.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,760.90

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