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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,631.80, 546,945.24 and 196,231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,631.80, 546,945.24 and 196,231.36 is: 294,345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,631.80 : 546,945.24 = 196,231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,631.80/546,945.24 = 196,231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,631.80x = 546,945.24 × 196,231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,631.80x = 107,327,808,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,327,808,290.73/364,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,345.72

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