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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,340.80, 558,511.20 and 194,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,340.80, 558,511.20 and 194,902.20 is: 292,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,340.80 : 558,511.20 = 194,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,340.80/558,511.20 = 194,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,340.80x = 558,511.20 × 194,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,340.80x = 108,855,061,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,855,061,604.64/372,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,353.30

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