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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,711.20, 544,066.80 and 194,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,711.20, 544,066.80 and 194,749.60 is: 292,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,711.20 : 544,066.80 = 194,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,711.20/544,066.80 = 194,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,711.20x = 544,066.80 × 194,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,711.20x = 105,956,791,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,956,791,673.28/362,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,124.40

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