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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,183.90, 481,858.24 and 204,003.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,183.90, 481,858.24 and 204,003.14 is: 281,515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,183.90 : 481,858.24 = 204,003.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,183.90/481,858.24 = 204,003.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,183.90x = 481,858.24 × 204,003.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,183.90x = 98,300,593,994.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,300,593,994.87/349,183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,515.25

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