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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,129.32, 525,954.88 and 209,043.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,129.32, 525,954.88 and 209,043.76 is: 288,478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,129.32 : 525,954.88 = 209,043.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,129.32/525,954.88 = 209,043.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,129.32x = 525,954.88 × 209,043.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,129.32x = 109,947,585,705.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,947,585,705.55/381,129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,478.42

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