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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,987.68, 487,126.22 and 191,843.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,987.68, 487,126.22 and 191,843.14 is: 264,745.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,987.68 : 487,126.22 = 191,843.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,987.68/487,126.22 = 191,843.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,987.68x = 487,126.22 × 191,843.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,987.68x = 93,451,823,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,451,823,621.13/352,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,745.28

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