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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,175.50, 524,634.08 and 208,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,175.50, 524,634.08 and 208,093.44 is: 287,164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,175.50 : 524,634.08 = 208,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,175.50/524,634.08 = 208,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,175.50x = 524,634.08 × 208,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,175.50x = 109,172,910,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,172,910,448.44/380,175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,164.51

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