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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,886.51, 525,619.96 and 208,814.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,886.51, 525,619.96 and 208,814.30 is: 288,161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,886.51 : 525,619.96 = 208,814.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,886.51/525,619.96 = 208,814.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,886.51x = 525,619.96 × 208,814.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,886.51x = 109,756,960,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,756,960,863.29/380,886.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,161.85

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