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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,000.78, 485,758.10 and 199,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,000.78, 485,758.10 and 199,069 is: 274,713.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,000.78 : 485,758.10 = 199,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,000.78/485,758.10 = 199,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,000.78x = 485,758.10 × 199,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,000.78x = 96,699,379,208.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,699,379,208.90/352,000.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,713.54

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