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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,388.54, 508,190.10 and 215,326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,388.54, 508,190.10 and 215,326.74 is: 297,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,388.54 : 508,190.10 = 215,326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,388.54/508,190.10 = 215,326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,388.54x = 508,190.10 × 215,326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,388.54x = 109,426,917,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,426,917,533.27/368,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,042.13

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