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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,853, 521,429.22 and 208,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,853, 521,429.22 and 208,088.52 is: 287,157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,853 : 521,429.22 = 208,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,853/521,429.22 = 208,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,853x = 521,429.22 × 208,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,853x = 108,503,434,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,503,434,674.55/377,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,157.80

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