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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,845, 485,576.82 and 192,899.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,845, 485,576.82 and 192,899.72 is: 266,218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,845 : 485,576.82 = 192,899.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,845/485,576.82 = 192,899.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,845x = 485,576.82 × 192,899.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,845x = 93,667,632,616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,667,632,616.49/351,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,218.46

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