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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,213.72, 479,168.58 and 203,972.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,213.72, 479,168.58 and 203,972.51 is: 281,490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,213.72 : 479,168.58 = 203,972.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,213.72/479,168.58 = 203,972.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,213.72x = 479,168.58 × 203,972.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,213.72x = 97,737,217,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,737,217,975.74/347,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,490.08

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