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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,217.68, 524,701.06 and 208,135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,217.68, 524,701.06 and 208,135.75 is: 287,227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,217.68 : 524,701.06 = 208,135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,217.68/524,701.06 = 208,135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,217.68x = 524,701.06 × 208,135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,217.68x = 109,209,049,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,209,049,715.38/380,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,227.70

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