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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,072.32, 532,002.24 and 195,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,072.32, 532,002.24 and 195,282 is: 292,589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,072.32 : 532,002.24 = 195,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,072.32/532,002.24 = 195,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,072.32x = 532,002.24 × 195,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,072.32x = 103,890,461,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,890,461,431.68/355,072.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,589.58

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