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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,141.74, 485,942.49 and 208,816.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,141.74, 485,942.49 and 208,816.02 is: 288,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,141.74 : 485,942.49 = 208,816.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,141.74/485,942.49 = 208,816.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,141.74x = 485,942.49 × 208,816.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,141.74x = 101,472,576,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,472,576,710.69/352,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,158.33

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