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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,036.61, 350,281.46 and 207,949.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,036.61, 350,281.46 and 207,949.66 is: 286,733.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,036.61 : 350,281.46 = 207,949.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,036.61/350,281.46 = 207,949.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,036.61x = 350,281.46 × 207,949.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,036.61x = 72,840,910,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,840,910,155.47/254,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,733.91

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