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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,375.84, 395,241.78 and 206,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,375.84, 395,241.78 and 206,069.20 is: 284,406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,375.84 : 395,241.78 = 206,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,375.84/395,241.78 = 206,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,375.84x = 395,241.78 × 206,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,375.84x = 81,447,157,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,447,157,411.18/286,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,406.52

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