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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,926.23, 552,923.11 and 197,722.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,926.23, 552,923.11 and 197,722.48 is: 296,333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,926.23 : 552,923.11 = 197,722.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,926.23/552,923.11 = 197,722.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,926.23x = 552,923.11 × 197,722.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,926.23x = 109,325,330,048.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,325,330,048.71/368,926.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,333.85

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