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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,588.06, 377,708.58 and 208,546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,588.06, 377,708.58 and 208,546.68 is: 287,914.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,588.06 : 377,708.58 = 208,546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,588.06/377,708.58 = 208,546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,588.06x = 377,708.58 × 208,546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,588.06x = 78,769,870,366.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,769,870,366.51/273,588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,914.14

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