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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,709.91, 485,359 and 190,569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,709.91, 485,359 and 190,569.32 is: 262,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,709.91 : 485,359 = 190,569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,709.91/485,359 = 190,569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,709.91x = 485,359 × 190,569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,709.91x = 92,494,532,159.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,494,532,159.09/351,709.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,985.29

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