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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,255.20, 477,858.42 and 203,094.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,255.20, 477,858.42 and 203,094.18 is: 280,285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,255.20 : 477,858.42 = 203,094.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,255.20/477,858.42 = 203,094.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,255.20x = 477,858.42 × 203,094.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,255.20x = 97,050,263,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,050,263,966.00/346,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,285.36

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