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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,274.30, 558,642.30 and 194,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,274.30, 558,642.30 and 194,908.60 is: 292,483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,274.30 : 558,642.30 = 194,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,274.30/558,642.30 = 194,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,274.30x = 558,642.30 × 194,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,274.30x = 108,884,188,593.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,884,188,593.78/372,274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,483.76

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