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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,247.24, 475,098.18 and 208,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,247.24, 475,098.18 and 208,355.96 is: 287,553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,247.24 : 475,098.18 = 208,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,247.24/475,098.18 = 208,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,247.24x = 475,098.18 × 208,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,247.24x = 98,989,537,388.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,989,537,388.15/344,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,553.61

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