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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,192.88, 488,786.36 and 201,231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,192.88, 488,786.36 and 201,231.34 is: 277,699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,192.88 : 488,786.36 = 201,231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,192.88/488,786.36 = 201,231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,192.88x = 488,786.36 × 201,231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,192.88x = 98,359,130,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,359,130,746.43/354,192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,699.34

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