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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,638.29, 552,071.70 and 210,386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,638.29, 552,071.70 and 210,386.97 is: 315,074.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,638.29 : 552,071.70 = 210,386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,638.29/552,071.70 = 210,386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,638.29x = 552,071.70 × 210,386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,638.29x = 116,148,692,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,148,692,185.75/368,638.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,074.95

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