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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,540.74, 489,269.35 and 193,396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,540.74, 489,269.35 and 193,396.51 is: 266,888.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,540.74 : 489,269.35 = 193,396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,540.74/489,269.35 = 193,396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,540.74x = 489,269.35 × 193,396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,540.74x = 94,622,981,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,622,981,326.64/354,540.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,888.88

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