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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,641.98, 322,606.91 and 208,903.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,641.98, 322,606.91 and 208,903.42 is: 287,219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,641.98 : 322,606.91 = 208,903.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,641.98/322,606.91 = 208,903.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,641.98x = 322,606.91 × 208,903.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,641.98x = 67,393,686,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,393,686,814.63/234,641.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,219.22

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