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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,995.37, 548,465.06 and 196,644.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,995.37, 548,465.06 and 196,644.97 is: 295,491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,995.37 : 548,465.06 = 196,644.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,995.37/548,465.06 = 196,644.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,995.37x = 548,465.06 × 196,644.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,995.37x = 107,852,894,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,852,894,286.52/364,995.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,491.13

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