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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,766.16, 472,984.27 and 204,917.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,766.16, 472,984.27 and 204,917.85 is: 282,766.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,766.16 : 472,984.27 = 204,917.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,766.16/472,984.27 = 204,917.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,766.16x = 472,984.27 × 204,917.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,766.16x = 96,922,917,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,922,917,327.30/342,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,766.88

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