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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,441.51, 483,609.38 and 189,296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,441.51, 483,609.38 and 189,296.66 is: 261,229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,441.51 : 483,609.38 = 189,296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,441.51/483,609.38 = 189,296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,441.51x = 483,609.38 × 189,296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,441.51x = 91,545,639,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,545,639,432.19/350,441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,229.44

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