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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,912.80, 296,869.20 and 190,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,912.80, 296,869.20 and 190,914.40 is: 286,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,912.80 : 296,869.20 = 190,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,912.80/296,869.20 = 190,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,912.80x = 296,869.20 × 190,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,912.80x = 56,676,605,196.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,676,605,196.48/197,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,371.60

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