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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,107.84, 485,970.94 and 208,946.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,107.84, 485,970.94 and 208,946.82 is: 288,383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,107.84 : 485,970.94 = 208,946.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,107.84/485,970.94 = 208,946.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,107.84x = 485,970.94 × 208,946.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,107.84x = 101,542,082,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,542,082,525.41/352,107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,383.48

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