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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,144.75, 557,964.51 and 189,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,144.75, 557,964.51 and 189,326.24 is: 283,860.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,144.75 : 557,964.51 = 189,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,144.75/557,964.51 = 189,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,144.75x = 557,964.51 × 189,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,144.75x = 105,637,324,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,637,324,995.34/372,144.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,860.85

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