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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,592.43, 485,162.79 and 196,514.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,592.43, 485,162.79 and 196,514.69 is: 271,170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,592.43 : 485,162.79 = 196,514.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,592.43/485,162.79 = 196,514.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,592.43x = 485,162.79 × 196,514.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,592.43x = 95,341,612,850.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,341,612,850.57/351,592.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,170.84

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