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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,813.71, 538,232.85 and 190,105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,813.71, 538,232.85 and 190,105.83 is: 285,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,813.71 : 538,232.85 = 190,105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,813.71/538,232.85 = 190,105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,813.71x = 538,232.85 × 190,105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,813.71x = 102,321,202,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,321,202,682.52/358,813.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,165.25

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