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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,893.99, 542,287.42 and 193,438.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,893.99, 542,287.42 and 193,438.29 is: 289,861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,893.99 : 542,287.42 = 193,438.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,893.99/542,287.42 = 193,438.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,893.99x = 542,287.42 × 193,438.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,893.99x = 104,899,151,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,899,151,213.31/361,893.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,861.55

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