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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,636.60, 485,258.73 and 190,492.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,636.60, 485,258.73 and 190,492.29 is: 262,879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,636.60 : 485,258.73 = 190,492.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,636.60/485,258.73 = 190,492.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,636.60x = 485,258.73 × 190,492.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,636.60x = 92,438,046,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,438,046,720.19/351,636.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,879.48

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