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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,914.80, 296,872.20 and 190,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,914.80, 296,872.20 and 190,916.40 is: 286,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,914.80 : 296,872.20 = 190,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,914.80/296,872.20 = 190,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,914.80x = 296,872.20 × 190,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,914.80x = 56,677,771,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,677,771,684.08/197,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,374.60

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