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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,867.24, 473,160.27 and 206,874.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,867.24, 473,160.27 and 206,874.86 is: 285,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,867.24 : 473,160.27 = 206,874.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,867.24/473,160.27 = 206,874.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,867.24x = 473,160.27 × 206,874.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,867.24x = 97,884,962,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,884,962,248.01/342,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,489.40

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