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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,893.78, 525,633.34 and 208,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,893.78, 525,633.34 and 208,812.96 is: 288,161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,893.78 : 525,633.34 = 208,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,893.78/525,633.34 = 208,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,893.78x = 525,633.34 × 208,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,893.78x = 109,759,054,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,759,054,455.14/380,893.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,161.85

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