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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,442.20, 483,609.94 and 189,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,442.20, 483,609.94 and 189,297.20 is: 261,229.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,442.20 : 483,609.94 = 189,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,442.20/483,609.94 = 189,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,442.20x = 483,609.94 × 189,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,442.20x = 91,546,009,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,546,009,334.75/350,442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,229.98

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