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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,110.34, 485,974.38 and 208,949.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,110.34, 485,974.38 and 208,949.32 is: 288,386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,110.34 : 485,974.38 = 208,949.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,110.34/485,974.38 = 208,949.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,110.34x = 485,974.38 × 208,949.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,110.34x = 101,544,016,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,544,016,238.42/352,110.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,386.92

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