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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,275.73, 508,215.50 and 207,130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,275.73, 508,215.50 and 207,130.74 is: 285,837.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,275.73 : 508,215.50 = 207,130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,275.73/508,215.50 = 207,130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,275.73x = 508,215.50 × 207,130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,275.73x = 105,267,053,112.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,267,053,112.30/368,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,837.60

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