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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,999.76, 488,513.98 and 192,856.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353,999.76, 488,513.98 and 192,856.76 is: 266,139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,999.76 : 488,513.98 = 192,856.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,999.76/488,513.98 = 192,856.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,999.76x = 488,513.98 × 192,856.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,999.76x = 94,213,223,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,213,223,397.50/353,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,139.23

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