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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,349.59, 488,991.79 and 193,207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,349.59, 488,991.79 and 193,207.78 is: 266,620.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,349.59 : 488,991.79 = 193,207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,349.59/488,991.79 = 193,207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,349.59x = 488,991.79 × 193,207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,349.59x = 94,477,017,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,477,017,950.08/354,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,620.93

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