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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,921.94, 573,232.99 and 204,629.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,921.94, 573,232.99 and 204,629.14 is: 307,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,921.94 : 573,232.99 = 204,629.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,921.94/573,232.99 = 204,629.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,921.94x = 573,232.99 × 204,629.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,921.94x = 117,300,173,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,300,173,763.33/381,921.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,131.28

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