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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,404.20, 543,606.30 and 196,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,404.20, 543,606.30 and 196,516.20 is: 294,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,404.20 : 543,606.30 = 196,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,404.20/543,606.30 = 196,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,404.20x = 543,606.30 × 196,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,404.20x = 106,827,444,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,827,444,372.06/362,404.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,774.30

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