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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,414.38, 486,336.51 and 191,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,414.38, 486,336.51 and 191,271.36 is: 263,957.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,414.38 : 486,336.51 = 191,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,414.38/486,336.51 = 191,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,414.38x = 486,336.51 × 191,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,414.38x = 93,022,245,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,022,245,685.35/352,414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,957.01

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