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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,081.63, 546,122.83 and 196,666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,081.63, 546,122.83 and 196,666.44 is: 294,999.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,081.63 : 546,122.83 = 196,666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,081.63/546,122.83 = 196,666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,081.63x = 546,122.83 × 196,666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,081.63x = 107,404,032,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,404,032,287.16/364,081.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,999.87

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