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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,603.06, 377,729.28 and 208,561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,603.06, 377,729.28 and 208,561.68 is: 287,934.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,603.06 : 377,729.28 = 208,561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,603.06/377,729.28 = 208,561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,603.06x = 377,729.28 × 208,561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,603.06x = 78,779,853,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,779,853,221.99/273,603.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,934.84

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