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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,655.16, 552,982.50 and 210,772.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,655.16, 552,982.50 and 210,772.90 is: 316,159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,655.16 : 552,982.50 = 210,772.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,655.16/552,982.50 = 210,772.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,655.16x = 552,982.50 × 210,772.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,655.16x = 116,553,725,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,553,725,174.25/368,655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,159.21

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