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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,847.36, 489,672.12 and 201,871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,847.36, 489,672.12 and 201,871.12 is: 278,572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,847.36 : 489,672.12 = 201,871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,847.36/489,672.12 = 201,871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,847.36x = 489,672.12 × 201,871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,847.36x = 98,850,659,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,850,659,297.17/354,847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,572.34

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