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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,266.52, 508,191 and 204,931.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,266.52, 508,191 and 204,931.10 is: 282,795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,266.52 : 508,191 = 204,931.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,266.52/508,191 = 204,931.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,266.52x = 508,191 × 204,931.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,266.52x = 104,144,140,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,144,140,640.10/368,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,795.57

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