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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,729.92, 548,057.04 and 196,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,729.92, 548,057.04 and 196,374.72 is: 295,080.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,729.92 : 548,057.04 = 196,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,729.92/548,057.04 = 196,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,729.92x = 548,057.04 × 196,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,729.92x = 107,624,547,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,624,547,774.03/364,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,080.12

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