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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,249.88, 475,101.84 and 208,358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,249.88, 475,101.84 and 208,358.58 is: 287,557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,249.88 : 475,101.84 = 208,358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,249.88/475,101.84 = 208,358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,249.88x = 475,101.84 × 208,358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,249.88x = 98,991,544,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,991,544,737.79/344,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,557.24

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