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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,208.73, 479,161.68 and 203,967.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,208.73, 479,161.68 and 203,967.52 is: 281,483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,208.73 : 479,161.68 = 203,967.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,208.73/479,161.68 = 203,967.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,208.73x = 479,161.68 × 203,967.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,208.73x = 97,733,417,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,733,417,585.85/347,208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,483.18

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