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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,282.30, 558,654.30 and 194,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,282.30, 558,654.30 and 194,916.60 is: 292,495.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,282.30 : 558,654.30 = 194,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,282.30/558,654.30 = 194,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,282.30x = 558,654.30 × 194,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,282.30x = 108,890,996,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,890,996,731.38/372,282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,495.77

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