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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,465.09, 489,159.58 and 201,503.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,465.09, 489,159.58 and 201,503.29 is: 278,073.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,465.09 : 489,159.58 = 201,503.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,465.09/489,159.58 = 201,503.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,465.09x = 489,159.58 × 201,503.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,465.09x = 98,567,264,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,567,264,705.02/354,465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,073.26

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