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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,057.20, 544,585.80 and 197,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,057.20, 544,585.80 and 197,169.20 is: 295,753.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,057.20 : 544,585.80 = 197,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,057.20/544,585.80 = 197,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,057.20x = 544,585.80 × 197,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,057.20x = 107,375,546,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,375,546,517.36/363,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,753.80

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