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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,924.98, 521,536.44 and 208,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,924.98, 521,536.44 and 208,159.10 is: 287,259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,924.98 : 521,536.44 = 208,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,924.98/521,536.44 = 208,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,924.98x = 521,536.44 × 208,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,924.98x = 108,562,555,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,562,555,967.60/377,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,259.54

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