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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,283.39, 490,285.16 and 194,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,283.39, 490,285.16 and 194,134.73 is: 267,902.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,283.39 : 490,285.16 = 194,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,283.39/490,285.16 = 194,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,283.39x = 490,285.16 × 194,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,283.39x = 95,181,377,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,181,377,414.65/355,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,902.69

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