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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,683, 486,702.42 and 191,538.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,683, 486,702.42 and 191,538.09 is: 264,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,683 : 486,702.42 = 191,538.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,683/486,702.42 = 191,538.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,683x = 486,702.42 × 191,538.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,683x = 93,222,051,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,222,051,925.18/352,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,322.50

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