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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,153.71, 488,749.44 and 199,153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,153.71, 488,749.44 and 199,153.79 is: 274,841.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,153.71 : 488,749.44 = 199,153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,153.71/488,749.44 = 199,153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,153.71x = 488,749.44 × 199,153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,153.71x = 97,336,301,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,336,301,639.46/354,153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,841.97

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