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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,145.12, 488,706.01 and 192,996.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,145.12, 488,706.01 and 192,996.73 is: 266,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,145.12 : 488,706.01 = 192,996.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,145.12/488,706.01 = 192,996.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,145.12x = 488,706.01 × 192,996.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,145.12x = 94,318,661,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,318,661,861.35/354,145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,327.72

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