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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,188.68, 524,441.30 and 199,974.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,188.68, 524,441.30 and 199,974.18 is: 299,480.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,188.68 : 524,441.30 = 199,974.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,188.68/524,441.30 = 199,974.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,188.68x = 524,441.30 × 199,974.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,188.68x = 104,874,718,925.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,874,718,925.63/350,188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,480.61

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