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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,991.58, 485,745.44 and 199,059.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,991.58, 485,745.44 and 199,059.79 is: 274,700.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,991.58 : 485,745.44 = 199,059.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,991.58/485,745.44 = 199,059.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,991.58x = 485,745.44 × 199,059.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,991.58x = 96,692,385,783.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,692,385,783.76/351,991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,700.85

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