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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,061.46, 557,811.15 and 191,953.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,061.46, 557,811.15 and 191,953.94 is: 287,785.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,061.46 : 557,811.15 = 191,953.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,061.46/557,811.15 = 191,953.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,061.46x = 557,811.15 × 191,953.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,061.46x = 107,074,048,018.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,074,048,018.43/372,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,785.92

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