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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,922.96, 537,876.48 and 199,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,922.96, 537,876.48 and 199,069.26 is: 298,322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,922.96 : 537,876.48 = 199,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,922.96/537,876.48 = 199,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,922.96x = 537,876.48 × 199,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,922.96x = 107,074,672,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,074,672,845.01/358,922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,322.16

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