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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,150.89, 488,672.35 and 199,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,150.89, 488,672.35 and 199,071.60 is: 274,687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,150.89 : 488,672.35 = 199,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,150.89/488,672.35 = 199,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,150.89x = 488,672.35 × 199,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,150.89x = 97,280,786,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,280,786,590.26/354,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,687.40

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