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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,622.88, 297,217.44 and 196,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,622.88, 297,217.44 and 196,832.88 is: 293,063.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,622.88 : 297,217.44 = 196,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,622.88/297,217.44 = 196,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,622.88x = 297,217.44 × 196,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,622.88x = 58,502,164,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,502,164,701.43/199,622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,063.42

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