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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,451.34, 489,171.96 and 201,537.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,451.34, 489,171.96 and 201,537.51 is: 278,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,451.34 : 489,171.96 = 201,537.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,451.34/489,171.96 = 201,537.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,451.34x = 489,171.96 × 201,537.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,451.34x = 98,586,498,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,586,498,780.22/354,451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,138.32

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