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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,946.64, 538,575.48 and 192,540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,946.64, 538,575.48 and 192,540.24 is: 288,893.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,946.64 : 538,575.48 = 192,540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,946.64/538,575.48 = 192,540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,946.64x = 538,575.48 × 192,540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,946.64x = 103,697,452,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,697,452,177.32/358,946.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,893.78

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