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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,940.66, 509,251.02 and 216,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,940.66, 509,251.02 and 216,014.70 is: 298,166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,940.66 : 509,251.02 = 216,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,940.66/509,251.02 = 216,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,940.66x = 509,251.02 × 216,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,940.66x = 110,005,706,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,005,706,309.99/368,940.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,166.39

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