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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,216.20, 558,497.10 and 194,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,216.20, 558,497.10 and 194,923.40 is: 292,475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,216.20 : 558,497.10 = 194,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,216.20/558,497.10 = 194,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,216.20x = 558,497.10 × 194,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,216.20x = 108,864,153,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,864,153,622.14/372,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,475.59

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