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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,549.14, 512,799.99 and 207,203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,549.14, 512,799.99 and 207,203.61 is: 310,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,549.14 : 512,799.99 = 207,203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,549.14/512,799.99 = 207,203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,549.14x = 512,799.99 × 207,203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,549.14x = 106,254,009,135.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,254,009,135.96/342,549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,186.18

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