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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,155.88, 508,052.56 and 209,179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,155.88, 508,052.56 and 209,179.88 is: 288,666.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,155.88 : 508,052.56 = 209,179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,155.88/508,052.56 = 209,179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,155.88x = 508,052.56 × 209,179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,155.88x = 106,274,373,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,274,373,534.49/368,155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,666.78

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