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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,408.88, 508,247.28 and 211,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,408.88, 508,247.28 and 211,161.84 is: 291,313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,408.88 : 508,247.28 = 211,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,408.88/508,247.28 = 211,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,408.88x = 508,247.28 × 211,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,408.88x = 107,322,430,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,322,430,819.80/368,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,313.37

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