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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,271.26, 475,016.50 and 208,301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,271.26, 475,016.50 and 208,301.83 is: 287,409.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,271.26 : 475,016.50 = 208,301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,271.26/475,016.50 = 208,301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,271.26x = 475,016.50 × 208,301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,271.26x = 98,946,805,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,946,805,303.03/344,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,409.42

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