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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,960.06, 536,764.08 and 210,112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,960.06, 536,764.08 and 210,112.06 is: 289,954.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,960.06 : 536,764.08 = 210,112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,960.06/536,764.08 = 210,112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,960.06x = 536,764.08 × 210,112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,960.06x = 112,780,606,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,780,606,582.81/388,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,954.21

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