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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,052.07, 472,031.55 and 206,091.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,052.07, 472,031.55 and 206,091.74 is: 284,406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,052.07 : 472,031.55 = 206,091.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,052.07/472,031.55 = 206,091.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,052.07x = 472,031.55 × 206,091.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,052.07x = 97,281,804,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,281,804,654.48/342,052.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,406.42

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