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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,013.76, 488,536.44 and 192,868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,013.76, 488,536.44 and 192,868.76 is: 266,157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,013.76 : 488,536.44 = 192,868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,013.76/488,536.44 = 192,868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,013.76x = 488,536.44 × 192,868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,013.76x = 94,223,417,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,223,417,397.61/354,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,157.50

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