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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,412.68, 480,846.24 and 205,169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,412.68, 480,846.24 and 205,169.67 is: 283,155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,412.68 : 480,846.24 = 205,169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,412.68/480,846.24 = 205,169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,412.68x = 480,846.24 × 205,169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,412.68x = 98,655,064,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,655,064,381.54/348,412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,155.78

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