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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,223.24, 524,699.94 and 208,136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,223.24, 524,699.94 and 208,136.73 is: 287,224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,223.24 : 524,699.94 = 208,136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,223.24/524,699.94 = 208,136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,223.24x = 524,699.94 × 208,136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,223.24x = 109,209,329,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,209,329,742.80/380,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,224.24

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