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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,859.84, 538,302.45 and 190,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,859.84, 538,302.45 and 190,152.32 is: 285,235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,859.84 : 538,302.45 = 190,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,859.84/538,302.45 = 190,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,859.84x = 538,302.45 × 190,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,859.84x = 102,359,459,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,359,459,729.18/358,859.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,235.20

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