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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,379.85, 395,247.30 and 206,073.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,379.85, 395,247.30 and 206,073.21 is: 284,412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,379.85 : 395,247.30 = 206,073.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,379.85/395,247.30 = 206,073.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,379.85x = 395,247.30 × 206,073.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,379.85x = 81,449,879,854.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,449,879,854.83/286,379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,412.05

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