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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,482.46, 551,837.94 and 210,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,482.46, 551,837.94 and 210,231.14 is: 314,841.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,482.46 : 551,837.94 = 210,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,482.46/551,837.94 = 210,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,482.46x = 551,837.94 × 210,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,482.46x = 116,013,519,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,013,519,221.45/368,482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,841.36

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