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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,278.95, 488,893.57 and 193,131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,278.95, 488,893.57 and 193,131.43 is: 266,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,278.95 : 488,893.57 = 193,131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,278.95/488,893.57 = 193,131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,278.95x = 488,893.57 × 193,131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,278.95x = 94,420,714,291.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,420,714,291.91/354,278.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,515.17

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