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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,214.20, 558,494.10 and 194,921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,214.20, 558,494.10 and 194,921.40 is: 292,472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,214.20 : 558,494.10 = 194,921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,214.20/558,494.10 = 194,921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,214.20x = 558,494.10 × 194,921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,214.20x = 108,862,451,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,862,451,863.74/372,214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,472.59

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