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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,349.46, 493,151.90 and 202,288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,349.46, 493,151.90 and 202,288.73 is: 279,163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,349.46 : 493,151.90 = 202,288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,349.46/493,151.90 = 202,288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,349.46x = 493,151.90 × 202,288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,349.46x = 99,759,068,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,759,068,070.88/357,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,163.90

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