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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,634, 322,595.97 and 208,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,634, 322,595.97 and 208,895.44 is: 287,208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,634 : 322,595.97 = 208,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,634/322,595.97 = 208,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,634x = 322,595.97 × 208,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,634x = 67,388,827,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,388,827,095.38/234,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,208.28

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