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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,046.20, 544,569.30 and 197,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,046.20, 544,569.30 and 197,158.20 is: 295,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,046.20 : 544,569.30 = 197,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,046.20/544,569.30 = 197,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,046.20x = 544,569.30 × 197,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,046.20x = 107,366,302,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,366,302,963.26/363,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,737.30

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