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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,875.20, 542,812.80 and 195,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,875.20, 542,812.80 and 195,987.20 is: 293,980.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,875.20 : 542,812.80 = 195,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,875.20/542,812.80 = 195,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,875.20x = 542,812.80 × 195,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,875.20x = 106,384,360,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,384,360,796.16/361,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,980.80

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