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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,060, 488,607.66 and 203,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,060, 488,607.66 and 203,157 is: 280,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,060 : 488,607.66 = 203,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,060/488,607.66 = 203,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,060x = 488,607.66 × 203,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,060x = 99,264,066,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,264,066,382.62/354,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,359.45

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