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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,670.41, 514,273.93 and 207,097.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,670.41, 514,273.93 and 207,097.81 is: 285,788.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,670.41 : 514,273.93 = 207,097.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,670.41/514,273.93 = 207,097.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,670.41x = 514,273.93 × 207,097.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,670.41x = 106,505,004,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,505,004,643.09/372,670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,788.73

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