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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,061.27, 488,598.37 and 192,917.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,061.27, 488,598.37 and 192,917.65 is: 266,222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,061.27 : 488,598.37 = 192,917.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,061.27/488,598.37 = 192,917.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,061.27x = 488,598.37 × 192,917.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,061.27x = 94,259,249,334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,259,249,334.23/354,061.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,222.99

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