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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,260.95, 483,371.97 and 207,143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,260.95, 483,371.97 and 207,143.67 is: 285,865.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,260.95 : 483,371.97 = 207,143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,260.95/483,371.97 = 207,143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,260.95x = 483,371.97 × 207,143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,260.95x = 100,127,443,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,127,443,840.93/350,260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,865.28

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