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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,517.61, 483,713.70 and 189,372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,517.61, 483,713.70 and 189,372.16 is: 261,333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,517.61 : 483,713.70 = 189,372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,517.61/483,713.70 = 189,372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,517.61x = 483,713.70 × 189,372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,517.61x = 91,601,908,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,601,908,190.59/350,517.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,333.26

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