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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,874.70, 542,812.05 and 195,986.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,874.70, 542,812.05 and 195,986.70 is: 293,980.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,874.70 : 542,812.05 = 195,986.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,874.70/542,812.05 = 195,986.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,874.70x = 542,812.05 × 195,986.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,874.70x = 106,383,942,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,383,942,399.74/361,874.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,980.05

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