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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,237.80, 558,356.70 and 194,799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,237.80, 558,356.70 and 194,799.20 is: 292,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,237.80 : 558,356.70 = 194,799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,237.80/558,356.70 = 194,799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,237.80x = 558,356.70 × 194,799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,237.80x = 108,767,438,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,767,438,474.64/372,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,198.80

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