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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,729.83, 486,770.74 and 191,588.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,729.83, 486,770.74 and 191,588.03 is: 264,393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,729.83 : 486,770.74 = 191,588.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,729.83/486,770.74 = 191,588.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,729.83x = 486,770.74 × 191,588.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,729.83x = 93,259,444,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,259,444,225.42/352,729.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,393.41

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