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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,921.08, 520,160.94 and 207,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,921.08, 520,160.94 and 207,159.66 is: 285,885.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,921.08 : 520,160.94 = 207,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,921.08/520,160.94 = 207,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,921.08x = 520,160.94 × 207,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,921.08x = 107,756,363,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,756,363,475.68/376,921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,885.74

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