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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,586.62, 485,154.81 and 196,509.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,586.62, 485,154.81 and 196,509.30 is: 271,163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,586.62 : 485,154.81 = 196,509.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,586.62/485,154.81 = 196,509.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,586.62x = 485,154.81 × 196,509.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,586.62x = 95,337,432,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,337,432,104.73/351,586.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,163.43

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