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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,679.30, 488,062.50 and 192,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353,679.30, 488,062.50 and 192,531 is: 265,684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,679.30 : 488,062.50 = 192,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,679.30/488,062.50 = 192,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,679.30x = 488,062.50 × 192,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,679.30x = 93,967,161,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,967,161,187.50/353,679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,684.65

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