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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,230.10, 394,725.53 and 208,635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,230.10, 394,725.53 and 208,635.22 is: 287,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,230.10 : 394,725.53 = 208,635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,230.10/394,725.53 = 208,635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,230.10x = 394,725.53 × 208,635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,230.10x = 82,353,647,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,353,647,791.17/286,230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,718.33

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