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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,543.37, 489,272.97 and 193,399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,543.37, 489,272.97 and 193,399.13 is: 266,892.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,543.37 : 489,272.97 = 193,399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,543.37/489,272.97 = 193,399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,543.37x = 489,272.97 × 193,399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,543.37x = 94,624,965,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,624,965,763.52/354,543.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,892.50

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