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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,375.96, 543,717.50 and 193,852.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,375.96, 543,717.50 and 193,852.13 is: 290,860.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,375.96 : 543,717.50 = 193,852.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,375.96/543,717.50 = 193,852.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,375.96x = 543,717.50 × 193,852.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,375.96x = 105,400,791,805.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,400,791,805.43/362,375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,860.34

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