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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,875.91, 445,419.68 and 208,191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,875.91, 445,419.68 and 208,191.39 is: 287,207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,875.91 : 445,419.68 = 208,191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,875.91/445,419.68 = 208,191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,875.91x = 445,419.68 × 208,191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,875.91x = 92,732,542,312.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,732,542,312.56/322,875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,207.99

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