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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,867.60, 572,801.40 and 195,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,867.60, 572,801.40 and 195,243.60 is: 292,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,867.60 : 572,801.40 = 195,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,867.60/572,801.40 = 195,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,867.60x = 572,801.40 × 195,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,867.60x = 111,835,807,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,835,807,421.04/381,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,865.40

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