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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,252.48, 472,326.24 and 206,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,252.48, 472,326.24 and 206,329.68 is: 284,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,252.48 : 472,326.24 = 206,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,252.48/472,326.24 = 206,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,252.48x = 472,326.24 × 206,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,252.48x = 97,454,921,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,454,921,954.80/342,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,745.70

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