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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,117.32, 485,920.50 and 190,971.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,117.32, 485,920.50 and 190,971.72 is: 263,540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,117.32 : 485,920.50 = 190,971.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,117.32/485,920.50 = 190,971.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,117.32x = 485,920.50 × 190,971.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,117.32x = 92,797,073,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,797,073,668.26/352,117.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,540.21

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