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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,231.08, 488,835.78 and 193,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,231.08, 488,835.78 and 193,086.20 is: 266,457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,231.08 : 488,835.78 = 193,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,231.08/488,835.78 = 193,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,231.08x = 488,835.78 × 193,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,231.08x = 94,387,443,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,387,443,184.24/354,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,457.26

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