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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,182.17, 551,387.50 and 209,930.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,182.17, 551,387.50 and 209,930.85 is: 314,391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,182.17 : 551,387.50 = 209,930.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,182.17/551,387.50 = 209,930.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,182.17x = 551,387.50 × 209,930.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,182.17x = 115,753,246,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,753,246,554.38/368,182.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,391.23

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