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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,344.80, 558,517.20 and 194,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,344.80, 558,517.20 and 194,906.20 is: 292,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,344.80 : 558,517.20 = 194,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,344.80/558,517.20 = 194,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,344.80x = 558,517.20 × 194,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,344.80x = 108,858,465,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,858,465,086.64/372,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,359.30

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