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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,187, 481,862.52 and 204,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,187, 481,862.52 and 204,006.24 is: 281,519.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,187 : 481,862.52 = 204,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,187/481,862.52 = 204,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,187x = 481,862.52 × 204,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,187x = 98,302,960,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,302,960,902.12/349,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,519.53

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