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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,605.18, 514,193.68 and 209,239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,605.18, 514,193.68 and 209,239.01 is: 288,749.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,605.18 : 514,193.68 = 209,239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,605.18/514,193.68 = 209,239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,605.18x = 514,193.68 × 209,239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,605.18x = 107,589,376,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,589,376,551.46/372,605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,749.01

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