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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,541.46, 560,476.89 and 196,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,541.46, 560,476.89 and 196,005.66 is: 294,094.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,541.46 : 560,476.89 = 196,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,541.46/560,476.89 = 196,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,541.46x = 560,476.89 × 196,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,541.46x = 109,856,642,739.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,856,642,739.20/373,541.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,094.91

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