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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,903.54, 484,250.81 and 189,761.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,903.54, 484,250.81 and 189,761.74 is: 261,873.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,903.54 : 484,250.81 = 189,761.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,903.54/484,250.81 = 189,761.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,903.54x = 484,250.81 × 189,761.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,903.54x = 91,892,274,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,892,274,142.57/350,903.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,873.32

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