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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,009.70, 513,350.42 and 208,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,009.70, 513,350.42 and 208,657.20 is: 287,934.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,009.70 : 513,350.42 = 208,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,009.70/513,350.42 = 208,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,009.70x = 513,350.42 × 208,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,009.70x = 107,114,261,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,114,261,256.02/372,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,934.05

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