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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,273.30, 558,640.80 and 194,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,273.30, 558,640.80 and 194,907.60 is: 292,482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,273.30 : 558,640.80 = 194,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,273.30/558,640.80 = 194,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,273.30x = 558,640.80 × 194,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,273.30x = 108,883,337,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,883,337,590.08/372,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,482.26

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