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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,617.91, 485,235.05 and 190,472.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,617.91, 485,235.05 and 190,472.97 is: 262,853.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,617.91 : 485,235.05 = 190,472.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,617.91/485,235.05 = 190,472.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,617.91x = 485,235.05 × 190,472.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,617.91x = 92,424,161,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,424,161,121.60/351,617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,853.96

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