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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,974.24, 487,146.96 and 202,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,974.24, 487,146.96 and 202,068 is: 278,878.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,974.24 : 487,146.96 = 202,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,974.24/487,146.96 = 202,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,974.24x = 487,146.96 × 202,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,974.24x = 98,436,811,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,436,811,913.28/352,974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,878.18

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