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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,594.43, 485,165.55 and 196,516.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,594.43, 485,165.55 and 196,516.69 is: 271,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,594.43 : 485,165.55 = 196,516.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,594.43/485,165.55 = 196,516.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,594.43x = 485,165.55 × 196,516.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,594.43x = 95,343,127,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,343,127,988.03/351,594.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,173.60

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