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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,688.96, 425,750.40 and 206,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,688.96, 425,750.40 and 206,682 is: 285,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,688.96 : 425,750.40 = 206,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,688.96/425,750.40 = 206,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,688.96x = 425,750.40 × 206,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,688.96x = 87,994,944,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,994,944,172.80/308,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,060.22

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