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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,202.08, 486,034.16 and 201,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,202.08, 486,034.16 and 201,295.20 is: 277,784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,202.08 : 486,034.16 = 201,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,202.08/486,034.16 = 201,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,202.08x = 486,034.16 × 201,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,202.08x = 97,836,343,444.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,836,343,444.03/352,202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,784.68

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