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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,511.37, 483,705.09 and 189,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,511.37, 483,705.09 and 189,365.92 is: 261,324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,511.37 : 483,705.09 = 189,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,511.37/483,705.09 = 189,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,511.37x = 483,705.09 × 189,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,511.37x = 91,597,258,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,597,258,167.27/350,511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,324.64

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