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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,133.48, 557,683.09 and 194,285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,133.48, 557,683.09 and 194,285.73 is: 291,158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,133.48 : 557,683.09 = 194,285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,133.48/557,683.09 = 194,285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,133.48x = 557,683.09 × 194,285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,133.48x = 108,349,866,824.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,349,866,824.98/372,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,158.61

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