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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,865.06, 475,927.23 and 208,822.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,865.06, 475,927.23 and 208,822.11 is: 288,182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,865.06 : 475,927.23 = 208,822.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,865.06/475,927.23 = 208,822.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,865.06x = 475,927.23 × 208,822.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,865.06x = 99,384,128,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,384,128,375.06/344,865.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,182.65

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