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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,905.08, 520,138.86 and 207,143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,905.08, 520,138.86 and 207,143.68 is: 285,863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,905.08 : 520,138.86 = 207,143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,905.08/520,138.86 = 207,143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,905.08x = 520,138.86 × 207,143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,905.08x = 107,743,477,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,743,477,571.41/376,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,863.69

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