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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,167.55, 472,209.17 and 206,244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,167.55, 472,209.17 and 206,244.69 is: 284,628.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,167.55 : 472,209.17 = 206,244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,167.55/472,209.17 = 206,244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,167.55x = 472,209.17 × 206,244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,167.55x = 97,390,633,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,390,633,881.81/342,167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,628.49

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