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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,186.40, 551,393.88 and 209,935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,186.40, 551,393.88 and 209,935.08 is: 314,397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,186.40 : 551,393.88 = 209,935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,186.40/551,393.88 = 209,935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,186.40x = 551,393.88 × 209,935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,186.40x = 115,756,918,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,756,918,309.31/368,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,397.59

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