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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,277.49, 508,217.92 and 207,132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,277.49, 508,217.92 and 207,132.49 is: 285,840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,277.49 : 508,217.92 = 207,132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,277.49/508,217.92 = 207,132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,277.49x = 508,217.92 × 207,132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,277.49x = 105,268,443,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,268,443,232.22/368,277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,840.01

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