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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,376.06, 486,279.28 and 191,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,376.06, 486,279.28 and 191,231.14 is: 263,899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,376.06 : 486,279.28 = 191,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,376.06/486,279.28 = 191,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,376.06x = 486,279.28 × 191,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,376.06x = 92,991,741,072.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,991,741,072.78/352,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,899.15

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