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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,242.23, 475,091.29 and 208,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,242.23, 475,091.29 and 208,350.96 is: 287,546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,242.23 : 475,091.29 = 208,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,242.23/475,091.29 = 208,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,242.23x = 475,091.29 × 208,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,242.23x = 98,985,723,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,985,723,983.68/344,242.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,546.72

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