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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,257.39, 541,728.95 and 192,740.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,257.39, 541,728.95 and 192,740.13 is: 289,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,257.39 : 541,728.95 = 192,740.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,257.39/541,728.95 = 192,740.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,257.39x = 541,728.95 × 192,740.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,257.39x = 104,412,907,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,412,907,284.06/361,257.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,026.36

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