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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,085.92, 512,064.72 and 209,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,085.92, 512,064.72 and 209,955.68 is: 289,719.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,085.92 : 512,064.72 = 209,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,085.92/512,064.72 = 209,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,085.92x = 512,064.72 × 209,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,085.92x = 107,510,896,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,510,896,491.61/371,085.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,719.69

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