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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,851.06, 424,555.43 and 207,760.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,851.06, 424,555.43 and 207,760.41 is: 311,845.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,851.06 : 424,555.43 = 207,760.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,851.06/424,555.43 = 207,760.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,851.06x = 424,555.43 × 207,760.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,851.06x = 88,205,809,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,205,809,165.72/282,851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,845.43

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