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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,016, 536,842.08 and 210,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,016, 536,842.08 and 210,168 is: 290,031.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,016 : 536,842.08 = 210,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,016/536,842.08 = 210,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,016x = 536,842.08 × 210,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,016x = 112,827,026,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,827,026,269.44/389,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,031.84

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