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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,146.99, 485,949.74 and 208,821.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,146.99, 485,949.74 and 208,821.27 is: 288,165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,146.99 : 485,949.74 = 208,821.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,146.99/485,949.74 = 208,821.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,146.99x = 485,949.74 × 208,821.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,146.99x = 101,476,640,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,476,640,818.86/352,146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,165.58

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