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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,281.95, 488,897.71 and 193,134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,281.95, 488,897.71 and 193,134.43 is: 266,519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,281.95 : 488,897.71 = 193,134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,281.95/488,897.71 = 193,134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,281.95x = 488,897.71 × 193,134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,281.95x = 94,422,980,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,422,980,549.16/354,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,519.31

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