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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,711.80, 508,787.10 and 271,968.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,711.80, 508,787.10 and 271,968.31 is: 375,290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,711.80 : 508,787.10 = 271,968.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,711.80/508,787.10 = 271,968.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,711.80x = 508,787.10 × 271,968.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,711.80x = 138,373,969,396.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,373,969,396.58/368,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,290.32

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