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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,149.16, 488,669.94 and 199,069.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,149.16, 488,669.94 and 199,069.86 is: 274,684.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,149.16 : 488,669.94 = 199,069.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,149.16/488,669.94 = 199,069.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,149.16x = 488,669.94 × 199,069.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,149.16x = 97,279,456,542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,279,456,542.01/354,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,684.98

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