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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,901.20, 533,851.80 and 190,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,901.20, 533,851.80 and 190,013.20 is: 285,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,901.20 : 533,851.80 = 190,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,901.20/533,851.80 = 190,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,901.20x = 533,851.80 × 190,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,901.20x = 101,438,888,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,438,888,843.76/355,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,019.80

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