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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,631.68, 485,250.53 and 190,486.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,631.68, 485,250.53 and 190,486.55 is: 262,870.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,631.68 : 485,250.53 = 190,486.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,631.68/485,250.53 = 190,486.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,631.68x = 485,250.53 × 190,486.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,631.68x = 92,433,695,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,433,695,966.69/351,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,870.79

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