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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,184.82, 560,012.94 and 195,819.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,184.82, 560,012.94 and 195,819.12 is: 293,852.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,184.82 : 560,012.94 = 195,819.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,184.82/560,012.94 = 195,819.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,184.82x = 560,012.94 × 195,819.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,184.82x = 109,661,241,099.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,661,241,099.41/373,184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,852.36

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