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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,858.60, 572,787.90 and 195,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,858.60, 572,787.90 and 195,234.60 is: 292,851.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,858.60 : 572,787.90 = 195,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,858.60/572,787.90 = 195,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,858.60x = 572,787.90 × 195,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,858.60x = 111,828,016,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,828,016,541.34/381,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,851.90

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