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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,882.83, 486,980.11 and 191,738.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,882.83, 486,980.11 and 191,738.29 is: 264,599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,882.83 : 486,980.11 = 191,738.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,882.83/486,980.11 = 191,738.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,882.83x = 486,980.11 × 191,738.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,882.83x = 93,372,733,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,372,733,555.41/352,882.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,599.82

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