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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,242.44, 488,848.26 and 193,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,242.44, 488,848.26 and 193,098.88 is: 266,473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,242.44 : 488,848.26 = 193,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,242.44/488,848.26 = 193,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,242.44x = 488,848.26 × 193,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,242.44x = 94,396,051,495.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,396,051,495.95/354,242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,473.02

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