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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,565.83, 485,131.61 and 206,355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,565.83, 485,131.61 and 206,355.92 is: 284,754.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,565.83 : 485,131.61 = 206,355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,565.83/485,131.61 = 206,355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,565.83x = 485,131.61 × 206,355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,565.83x = 100,109,776,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,109,776,245.19/351,565.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,754.00

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