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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,182.09, 483,253.25 and 199,279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,182.09, 483,253.25 and 199,279.09 is: 275,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,182.09 : 483,253.25 = 199,279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,182.09/483,253.25 = 199,279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,182.09x = 483,253.25 × 199,279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,182.09x = 96,302,267,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,302,267,899.54/350,182.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,006.26

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