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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,630.86, 485,252.92 and 190,485.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,630.86, 485,252.92 and 190,485.79 is: 262,871.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,630.86 : 485,252.92 = 190,485.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,630.86/485,252.92 = 190,485.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,630.86x = 485,252.92 × 190,485.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,630.86x = 92,433,784,863.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,433,784,863.58/351,630.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,871.65

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