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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,978.68, 485,725.50 and 190,830.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,978.68, 485,725.50 and 190,830.68 is: 263,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,978.68 : 485,725.50 = 190,830.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,978.68/485,725.50 = 190,830.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,978.68x = 485,725.50 × 190,830.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,978.68x = 92,691,327,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,691,327,458.34/351,978.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,343.59

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