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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,189.44, 524,442.42 and 199,974.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,189.44, 524,442.42 and 199,974.94 is: 299,481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,189.44 : 524,442.42 = 199,974.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,189.44/524,442.42 = 199,974.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,189.44x = 524,442.42 × 199,974.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,189.44x = 104,875,341,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,875,341,472.96/350,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,481.74

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