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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,275.98, 508,215.85 and 207,130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,275.98, 508,215.85 and 207,130.99 is: 285,837.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,275.98 : 508,215.85 = 207,130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,275.98/508,215.85 = 207,130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,275.98x = 508,215.85 × 207,130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,275.98x = 105,267,252,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,267,252,144.19/368,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,837.95

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