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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,215.16, 575,837.96 and 194,723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,215.16, 575,837.96 and 194,723.16 is: 291,839.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,215.16 : 575,837.96 = 194,723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,215.16/575,837.96 = 194,723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,215.16x = 575,837.96 × 194,723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,215.16x = 112,128,987,219.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,128,987,219.15/384,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,839.05

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