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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,620.76, 485,234.70 and 190,478.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,620.76, 485,234.70 and 190,478.96 is: 262,859.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,620.76 : 485,234.70 = 190,478.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,620.76/485,234.70 = 190,478.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,620.76x = 485,234.70 × 190,478.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,620.76x = 92,426,998,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,426,998,585.74/351,620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,859.90

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