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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,857.60, 572,786.40 and 195,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,857.60, 572,786.40 and 195,233.60 is: 292,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,857.60 : 572,786.40 = 195,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,857.60/572,786.40 = 195,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,857.60x = 572,786.40 × 195,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,857.60x = 111,827,150,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,827,150,903.04/381,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,850.40

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