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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,590.93, 485,160.72 and 196,513.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,590.93, 485,160.72 and 196,513.19 is: 271,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,590.93 : 485,160.72 = 196,513.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,590.93/485,160.72 = 196,513.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,590.93x = 485,160.72 × 196,513.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,590.93x = 95,340,478,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,340,478,324.09/351,590.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,168.77

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