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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,241.27, 481,868.87 and 203,964.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,241.27, 481,868.87 and 203,964.66 is: 281,422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,241.27 : 481,868.87 = 203,964.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,241.27/481,868.87 = 203,964.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,241.27x = 481,868.87 × 203,964.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,241.27x = 98,284,219,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,284,219,214.31/349,241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,422.13

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