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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,835.66, 521,416.74 and 208,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,835.66, 521,416.74 and 208,071 is: 287,139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,835.66 : 521,416.74 = 208,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,835.66/521,416.74 = 208,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,835.66x = 521,416.74 × 208,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,835.66x = 108,491,702,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,491,702,508.54/377,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,139.92

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