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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,261.82, 541,735.70 and 192,744.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,261.82, 541,735.70 and 192,744.56 is: 289,033.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,261.82 : 541,735.70 = 192,744.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,261.82/541,735.70 = 192,744.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,261.82x = 541,735.70 × 192,744.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,261.82x = 104,416,609,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,416,609,523.41/361,261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,033.06

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