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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,955.31, 480,155.59 and 204,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,955.31, 480,155.59 and 204,687.68 is: 282,455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,955.31 : 480,155.59 = 204,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,955.31/480,155.59 = 204,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,955.31x = 480,155.59 × 204,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,955.31x = 98,281,931,611.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,281,931,611.21/347,955.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,455.62

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