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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,453.34, 489,174.72 and 201,539.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,453.34, 489,174.72 and 201,539.51 is: 278,141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,453.34 : 489,174.72 = 201,539.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,453.34/489,174.72 = 201,539.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,453.34x = 489,174.72 × 201,539.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,453.34x = 98,588,033,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,588,033,373.19/354,453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,141.08

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