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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,108.16, 542,833.92 and 195,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,108.16, 542,833.92 and 195,701.76 is: 293,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,108.16 : 542,833.92 = 195,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,108.16/542,833.92 = 195,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,108.16x = 542,833.92 × 195,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,108.16x = 106,233,553,531.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,233,553,531.70/362,108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,375.20

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