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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,997.88, 538,652.34 and 192,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,997.88, 538,652.34 and 192,747 is: 289,204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,997.88 : 538,652.34 = 192,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,997.88/538,652.34 = 192,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,997.88x = 538,652.34 × 192,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,997.88x = 103,823,622,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,823,622,577.98/358,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,204.00

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