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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,238.74, 513,668.69 and 208,880.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,238.74, 513,668.69 and 208,880.07 is: 288,242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,238.74 : 513,668.69 = 208,880.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,238.74/513,668.69 = 208,880.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,238.74x = 513,668.69 × 208,880.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,238.74x = 107,295,149,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,295,149,736.65/372,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,242.84

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