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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,451.34, 483,623.10 and 189,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,451.34, 483,623.10 and 189,306.38 is: 261,242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,451.34 : 483,623.10 = 189,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,451.34/483,623.10 = 189,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,451.34x = 483,623.10 × 189,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,451.34x = 91,552,939,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,552,939,554.44/350,451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,242.95

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