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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,495.72, 489,209.93 and 193,350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,495.72, 489,209.93 and 193,350.78 is: 266,827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,495.72 : 489,209.93 = 193,350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,495.72/489,209.93 = 193,350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,495.72x = 489,209.93 × 193,350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,495.72x = 94,589,120,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,589,120,582.49/354,495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,827.26

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