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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,027.50, 425,635.23 and 208,555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,027.50, 425,635.23 and 208,555.48 is: 312,535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,027.50 : 425,635.23 = 208,555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,027.50/425,635.23 = 208,555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,027.50x = 425,635.23 × 208,555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,027.50x = 88,768,557,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,768,557,569.38/284,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,535.09

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