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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,325.81, 488,951.08 and 201,343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,325.81, 488,951.08 and 201,343.54 is: 277,843.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,325.81 : 488,951.08 = 201,343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,325.81/488,951.08 = 201,343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,325.81x = 488,951.08 × 201,343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,325.81x = 98,447,141,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,447,141,334.02/354,325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,843.55

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