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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,140.28, 484,570.14 and 189,991.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,140.28, 484,570.14 and 189,991.79 is: 262,186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,140.28 : 484,570.14 = 189,991.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,140.28/484,570.14 = 189,991.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,140.28x = 484,570.14 × 189,991.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,140.28x = 92,064,348,778.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,064,348,778.11/351,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,186.81

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