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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,325.77, 488,962.98 and 193,182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,325.77, 488,962.98 and 193,182.21 is: 266,587.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,325.77 : 488,962.98 = 193,182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,325.77/488,962.98 = 193,182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,325.77x = 488,962.98 × 193,182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,325.77x = 94,458,949,084.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,458,949,084.59/354,325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,587.86

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