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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,436.77, 472,752.77 and 206,505.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,436.77, 472,752.77 and 206,505.15 is: 285,091.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,436.77 : 472,752.77 = 206,505.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,436.77/472,752.77 = 206,505.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,436.77x = 472,752.77 × 206,505.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,436.77x = 97,625,882,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,625,882,198.03/342,436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,091.70

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