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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,089.92, 470,888.63 and 205,154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,089.92, 470,888.63 and 205,154.21 is: 283,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,089.92 : 470,888.63 = 205,154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,089.92/470,888.63 = 205,154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,089.92x = 470,888.63 × 205,154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,089.92x = 96,604,784,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,604,784,885.63/341,089.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,223.80

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