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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,176, 488,793.60 and 195,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,176, 488,793.60 and 195,230.72 is: 269,435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,176 : 488,793.60 = 195,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,176/488,793.60 = 195,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,176x = 488,793.60 × 195,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,176x = 95,427,526,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,427,526,459.39/354,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,435.33

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