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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,109.62, 392,218.67 and 207,542.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,109.62, 392,218.67 and 207,542.75 is: 286,516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,109.62 : 392,218.67 = 207,542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,109.62/392,218.67 = 207,542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,109.62x = 392,218.67 × 207,542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,109.62x = 81,402,139,930.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,402,139,930.91/284,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,516.67

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