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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,949.25, 536,749.98 and 210,101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,949.25, 536,749.98 and 210,101.25 is: 289,939.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,949.25 : 536,749.98 = 210,101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,949.25/536,749.98 = 210,101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,949.25x = 536,749.98 × 210,101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,949.25x = 112,771,841,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,771,841,735.48/388,949.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,939.73

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