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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,587.93, 485,156.59 and 196,510.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,587.93, 485,156.59 and 196,510.19 is: 271,164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,587.93 : 485,156.59 = 196,510.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,587.93/485,156.59 = 196,510.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,587.93x = 485,156.59 × 196,510.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,587.93x = 95,338,210,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,338,210,763.59/351,587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,164.63

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