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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,749.44, 350,687.52 and 196,220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,749.44, 350,687.52 and 196,220.16 is: 294,383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,749.44 : 350,687.52 = 196,220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,749.44/350,687.52 = 196,220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,749.44x = 350,687.52 × 196,220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,749.44x = 68,811,961,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,811,961,284.40/233,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,383.43

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