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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,041.63, 488,571.29 and 192,897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,041.63, 488,571.29 and 192,897.84 is: 266,195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,041.63 : 488,571.29 = 192,897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,041.63/488,571.29 = 192,897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,041.63x = 488,571.29 × 192,897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,041.63x = 94,244,345,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,244,345,562.52/354,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,195.66

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