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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,532.21, 475,481.09 and 206,716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,532.21, 475,481.09 and 206,716.29 is: 285,284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,532.21 : 475,481.09 = 206,716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,532.21/475,481.09 = 206,716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,532.21x = 475,481.09 × 206,716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,532.21x = 98,289,685,856.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,289,685,856.37/344,532.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,284.46

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