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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,595.19, 377,718.41 and 208,553.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,595.19, 377,718.41 and 208,553.81 is: 287,923.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,595.19 : 377,718.41 = 208,553.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,595.19/377,718.41 = 208,553.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,595.19x = 377,718.41 × 208,553.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,595.19x = 78,774,612,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,774,612,145.43/273,595.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,923.97

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