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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,031.31, 527,171.52 and 209,940.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,031.31, 527,171.52 and 209,940.23 is: 289,700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,031.31 : 527,171.52 = 209,940.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,031.31/527,171.52 = 209,940.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,031.31x = 527,171.52 × 209,940.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,031.31x = 110,674,510,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,674,510,158.25/382,031.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,700.10

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