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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,804.20, 544,206.30 and 196,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,804.20, 544,206.30 and 196,916.20 is: 295,374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,804.20 : 544,206.30 = 196,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,804.20/544,206.30 = 196,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,804.20x = 544,206.30 × 196,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,804.20x = 107,163,036,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,163,036,612.06/362,804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,374.30

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