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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,807.88, 484,114.92 and 189,662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,807.88, 484,114.92 and 189,662.88 is: 261,734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,807.88 : 484,114.92 = 189,662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,807.88/484,114.92 = 189,662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,807.88x = 484,114.92 × 189,662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,807.88x = 91,818,629,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,818,629,978.17/350,807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,734.80

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