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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,239.86, 508,166.19 and 207,094.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,239.86, 508,166.19 and 207,094.86 is: 285,788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,239.86 : 508,166.19 = 207,094.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,239.86/508,166.19 = 207,094.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,239.86x = 508,166.19 × 207,094.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,239.86x = 105,238,605,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,238,605,974.78/368,239.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,788.20

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