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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,898.08, 525,635.98 and 208,812.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,898.08, 525,635.98 and 208,812.91 is: 288,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,898.08 : 525,635.98 = 208,812.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,898.08/525,635.98 = 208,812.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,898.08x = 525,635.98 × 208,812.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,898.08x = 109,759,578,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,759,578,584.50/380,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,159.97

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