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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,596.93, 485,169 and 196,519.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,596.93, 485,169 and 196,519.19 is: 271,177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,596.93 : 485,169 = 196,519.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,596.93/485,169 = 196,519.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,596.93x = 485,169 × 196,519.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,596.93x = 95,345,018,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,345,018,893.11/351,596.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,177.05

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