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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,977.52, 489,871.36 and 193,833.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,977.52, 489,871.36 and 193,833.68 is: 267,491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,977.52 : 489,871.36 = 193,833.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,977.52/489,871.36 = 193,833.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,977.52x = 489,871.36 × 193,833.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,977.52x = 94,953,568,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,953,568,435.40/354,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,491.78

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