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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,249.88, 558,697.20 and 194,880.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,249.88, 558,697.20 and 194,880.96 is: 292,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,249.88 : 558,697.20 = 194,880.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,249.88/558,697.20 = 194,880.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,249.88x = 558,697.20 × 194,880.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,249.88x = 108,879,446,685.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,879,446,685.31/372,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,490.21

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