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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,460.90, 483,635.55 and 189,315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,460.90, 483,635.55 and 189,315.90 is: 261,255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,460.90 : 483,635.55 = 189,315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,460.90/483,635.55 = 189,315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,460.90x = 483,635.55 × 189,315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,460.90x = 91,559,899,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,559,899,420.25/350,460.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,255.68

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