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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,437.08, 486,363.84 and 201,534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,437.08, 486,363.84 and 201,534.08 is: 278,117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,437.08 : 486,363.84 = 201,534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,437.08/486,363.84 = 201,534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,437.08x = 486,363.84 × 201,534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,437.08x = 98,018,889,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,018,889,039.67/352,437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,117.41

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