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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,858.16, 521,437.96 and 208,108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,858.16, 521,437.96 and 208,108.08 is: 287,185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,858.16 : 521,437.96 = 208,108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,858.16/521,437.96 = 208,108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,858.16x = 521,437.96 × 208,108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,858.16x = 108,515,452,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,515,452,694.72/377,858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,185.68

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