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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,458.20, 483,632.75 and 189,313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,458.20, 483,632.75 and 189,313.25 is: 261,252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,458.20 : 483,632.75 = 189,313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,458.20/483,632.75 = 189,313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,458.20x = 483,632.75 × 189,313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,458.20x = 91,558,087,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,558,087,708.94/350,458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,252.52

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