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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,096.66, 470,897.94 and 205,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,096.66, 470,897.94 and 205,160.96 is: 283,233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,096.66 : 470,897.94 = 205,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,096.66/470,897.94 = 205,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,096.66x = 470,897.94 × 205,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,096.66x = 96,609,873,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,609,873,432.42/341,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,233.13

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