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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,689.68, 489,465.12 and 193,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,689.68, 489,465.12 and 193,540.72 is: 267,082.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,689.68 : 489,465.12 = 193,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,689.68/489,465.12 = 193,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,689.68x = 489,465.12 × 193,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,689.68x = 94,731,431,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,731,431,739.69/354,689.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,082.57

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