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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,129.48, 514,886.12 and 207,525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,129.48, 514,886.12 and 207,525.76 is: 286,367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,129.48 : 514,886.12 = 207,525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,129.48/514,886.12 = 207,525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,129.48x = 514,886.12 × 207,525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,129.48x = 106,852,133,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,852,133,366.45/373,129.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,367.44

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