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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,131.69, 488,687.51 and 192,983.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,131.69, 488,687.51 and 192,983.31 is: 266,309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,131.69 : 488,687.51 = 192,983.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,131.69/488,687.51 = 192,983.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,131.69x = 488,687.51 × 192,983.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,131.69x = 94,308,533,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,308,533,235.46/354,131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,309.22

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