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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,543.78, 485,129.25 and 190,398.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,543.78, 485,129.25 and 190,398.42 is: 262,749.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,543.78 : 485,129.25 = 190,398.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,543.78/485,129.25 = 190,398.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,543.78x = 485,129.25 × 190,398.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,543.78x = 92,367,842,695.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,367,842,695.79/351,543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,749.19

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