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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,592.93, 485,163.48 and 196,515.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,592.93, 485,163.48 and 196,515.19 is: 271,171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,592.93 : 485,163.48 = 196,515.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,592.93/485,163.48 = 196,515.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,592.93x = 485,163.48 × 196,515.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,592.93x = 95,341,993,453.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,341,993,453.26/351,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,171.53

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