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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,972.97, 484,341.24 and 189,827.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,972.97, 484,341.24 and 189,827.64 is: 261,961.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,972.97 : 484,341.24 = 189,827.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,972.97/484,341.24 = 189,827.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,972.97x = 484,341.24 × 189,827.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,972.97x = 91,941,354,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,941,354,543.87/350,972.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,961.35

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