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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,531.21, 485,112.92 and 190,386.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,531.21, 485,112.92 and 190,386.26 is: 262,732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,531.21 : 485,112.92 = 190,386.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,531.21/485,112.92 = 190,386.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,531.21x = 485,112.92 × 190,386.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,531.21x = 92,358,835,686.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,358,835,686.92/351,531.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,732.96

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