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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,542.64, 485,126.40 and 190,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,542.64, 485,126.40 and 190,394 is: 262,742.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,542.64 : 485,126.40 = 190,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,542.64/485,126.40 = 190,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,542.64x = 485,126.40 × 190,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,542.64x = 92,365,155,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,365,155,801.60/351,542.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,742.40

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