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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,194.65, 474,999.19 and 208,253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,194.65, 474,999.19 and 208,253.57 is: 287,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,194.65 : 474,999.19 = 208,253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,194.65/474,999.19 = 208,253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,194.65x = 474,999.19 × 208,253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,194.65x = 98,920,274,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,920,274,168.98/344,194.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,396.32

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