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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,661.74, 489,430.68 and 201,699.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,661.74, 489,430.68 and 201,699.98 is: 278,344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,661.74 : 489,430.68 = 201,699.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,661.74/489,430.68 = 201,699.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,661.74x = 489,430.68 × 201,699.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,661.74x = 98,718,158,367.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,718,158,367.39/354,661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,344.54

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