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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,661, 482,537.94 and 190,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,661, 482,537.94 and 190,685 is: 263,148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,661 : 482,537.94 = 190,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,661/482,537.94 = 190,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,661x = 482,537.94 × 190,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,661x = 92,012,747,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,012,747,088.90/349,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,148.44

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