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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,245.52, 481,874.73 and 203,968.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,245.52, 481,874.73 and 203,968.91 is: 281,427.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,245.52 : 481,874.73 = 203,968.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,245.52/481,874.73 = 203,968.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,245.52x = 481,874.73 × 203,968.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,245.52x = 98,287,463,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,287,463,434.64/349,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,427.99

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