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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,119.82, 484,541.90 and 189,971.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,119.82, 484,541.90 and 189,971.33 is: 262,158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,119.82 : 484,541.90 = 189,971.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,119.82/484,541.90 = 189,971.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,119.82x = 484,541.90 × 189,971.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,119.82x = 92,049,065,811.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,049,065,811.16/351,119.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,158.56

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