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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,112, 562,806.24 and 197,611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,112, 562,806.24 and 197,611.84 is: 296,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,112 : 562,806.24 = 197,611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,112/562,806.24 = 197,611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,112x = 562,806.24 × 197,611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,112x = 111,217,176,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,217,176,649.88/375,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,490.59

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