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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,241.98, 475,090.94 and 208,350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,241.98, 475,090.94 and 208,350.71 is: 287,546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,241.98 : 475,090.94 = 208,350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,241.98/475,090.94 = 208,350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,241.98x = 475,090.94 × 208,350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,241.98x = 98,985,532,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,985,532,808.99/344,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,546.38

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