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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,113.54, 485,872.02 and 208,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,113.54, 485,872.02 and 208,845.60 is: 288,180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,113.54 : 485,872.02 = 208,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,113.54/485,872.02 = 208,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,113.54x = 485,872.02 × 208,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,113.54x = 101,472,233,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,472,233,540.11/352,113.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,180.44

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