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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,142.92, 484,573.77 and 189,994.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,142.92, 484,573.77 and 189,994.41 is: 262,190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,142.92 : 484,573.77 = 189,994.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,142.92/484,573.77 = 189,994.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,142.92x = 484,573.77 × 189,994.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,142.92x = 92,066,307,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,066,307,532.63/351,142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,190.41

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