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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,871.93, 484,203.54 and 189,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,871.93, 484,203.54 and 189,727.08 is: 261,823.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,871.93 : 484,203.54 = 189,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,871.93/484,203.54 = 189,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,871.93x = 484,203.54 × 189,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,871.93x = 91,866,523,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,866,523,769.86/350,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,823.52

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