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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,639.98, 322,604.17 and 208,901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,639.98, 322,604.17 and 208,901.42 is: 287,216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,639.98 : 322,604.17 = 208,901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,639.98/322,604.17 = 208,901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,639.98x = 322,604.17 × 208,901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,639.98x = 67,392,469,210.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,392,469,210.92/234,639.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,216.48

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