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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,729.30, 508,529.12 and 254,194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,729.30, 508,529.12 and 254,194.22 is: 350,569.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,729.30 : 508,529.12 = 254,194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,729.30/508,529.12 = 254,194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,729.30x = 508,529.12 × 254,194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,729.30x = 129,265,159,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,265,159,192.07/368,729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,569.27

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