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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,708.08, 486,740.68 and 191,566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,708.08, 486,740.68 and 191,566.28 is: 264,363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,708.08 : 486,740.68 = 191,566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,708.08/486,740.68 = 191,566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,708.08x = 486,740.68 × 191,566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,708.08x = 93,243,101,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,243,101,392.27/352,708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,363.38

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