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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,160.54, 508,042.99 and 207,005.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,160.54, 508,042.99 and 207,005.98 is: 285,657.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,160.54 : 508,042.99 = 207,005.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,160.54/508,042.99 = 207,005.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,160.54x = 508,042.99 × 207,005.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,160.54x = 105,167,935,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,167,935,803.90/368,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,657.81

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