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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,485.61, 475,416.75 and 206,669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,485.61, 475,416.75 and 206,669.72 is: 285,220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,485.61 : 475,416.75 = 206,669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,485.61/475,416.75 = 206,669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,485.61x = 475,416.75 × 206,669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,485.61x = 98,254,245,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,254,245,895.14/344,485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,220.17

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