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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,594.93, 485,166.24 and 196,517.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,594.93, 485,166.24 and 196,517.19 is: 271,174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,594.93 : 485,166.24 = 196,517.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,594.93/485,166.24 = 196,517.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,594.93x = 485,166.24 × 196,517.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,594.93x = 95,343,506,167.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,343,506,167.67/351,594.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,174.29

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