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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,748.08, 565,315.81 and 208,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,748.08, 565,315.81 and 208,236.96 is: 312,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,748.08 : 565,315.81 = 208,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,748.08/565,315.81 = 208,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,748.08x = 565,315.81 × 208,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,748.08x = 117,719,645,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,719,645,193.75/376,748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,462.50

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