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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,591.23, 550,896.12 and 196,462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,591.23, 550,896.12 and 196,462.26 is: 294,431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,591.23 : 550,896.12 = 196,462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,591.23/550,896.12 = 196,462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,591.23x = 550,896.12 × 196,462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,591.23x = 108,230,296,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,230,296,760.43/367,591.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,431.12

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