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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,734.88, 572,170.32 and 194,350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,734.88, 572,170.32 and 194,350.56 is: 291,305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,734.88 : 572,170.32 = 194,350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,734.88/572,170.32 = 194,350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,734.88x = 572,170.32 × 194,350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,734.88x = 111,201,622,107.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,201,622,107.38/381,734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,305.90

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