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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,111.12, 536,973.72 and 210,263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,111.12, 536,973.72 and 210,263.12 is: 290,163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,111.12 : 536,973.72 = 210,263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,111.12/536,973.72 = 210,263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,111.12x = 536,973.72 × 210,263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,111.12x = 112,905,769,725.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,905,769,725.21/389,111.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,163.31

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