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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,251.20, 538,876.80 and 193,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,251.20, 538,876.80 and 193,363.20 is: 290,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,251.20 : 538,876.80 = 193,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,251.20/538,876.80 = 193,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,251.20x = 538,876.80 × 193,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,251.20x = 104,198,942,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,198,942,453.76/359,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,044.80

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