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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,260.98, 486,121.02 and 191,115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,260.98, 486,121.02 and 191,115.98 is: 263,740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,260.98 : 486,121.02 = 191,115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,260.98/486,121.02 = 191,115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,260.98x = 486,121.02 × 191,115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,260.98x = 92,905,495,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,905,495,135.90/352,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,740.52

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