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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,616.64, 485,231.52 and 208,447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,616.64, 485,231.52 and 208,447.04 is: 287,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,616.64 : 485,231.52 = 208,447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,616.64/485,231.52 = 208,447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,616.64x = 485,231.52 × 208,447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,616.64x = 101,145,074,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,145,074,058.70/351,616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,657.25

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