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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,011.24, 488,535.30 and 195,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,011.24, 488,535.30 and 195,035.24 is: 269,148.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,011.24 : 488,535.30 = 195,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,011.24/488,535.30 = 195,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,011.24x = 488,535.30 × 195,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,011.24x = 95,281,599,483.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,281,599,483.97/354,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,148.51

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