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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,968.06, 473,312.90 and 206,999.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,968.06, 473,312.90 and 206,999.84 is: 285,670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,968.06 : 473,312.90 = 206,999.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,968.06/473,312.90 = 206,999.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,968.06x = 473,312.90 × 206,999.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,968.06x = 97,975,694,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,975,694,569.94/342,968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,670.03

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