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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,143.36, 485,955 and 190,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,143.36, 485,955 and 190,998 is: 263,575.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,143.36 : 485,955 = 190,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,143.36/485,955 = 190,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,143.36x = 485,955 × 190,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,143.36x = 92,816,433,090
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,816,433,090/352,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,575.70

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