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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,392.08, 425,425.16 and 206,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,392.08, 425,425.16 and 206,421.84 is: 284,757.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,392.08 : 425,425.16 = 206,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,392.08/425,425.16 = 206,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,392.08x = 425,425.16 × 206,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,392.08x = 87,817,044,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,817,044,309.49/308,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,757.78

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