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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,161.27, 508,052.45 and 207,012.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,161.27, 508,052.45 and 207,012.17 is: 285,671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,161.27 : 508,052.45 = 207,012.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,161.27/508,052.45 = 207,012.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,161.27x = 508,052.45 × 207,012.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,161.27x = 105,173,041,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,173,041,935.98/368,161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,671.12

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