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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,278.20, 436,917.30 and 197,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,278.20, 436,917.30 and 197,966.20 is: 296,949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,278.20 : 436,917.30 = 197,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,278.20/436,917.30 = 197,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,278.20x = 436,917.30 × 197,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,278.20x = 86,494,857,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,494,857,595.26/291,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,949.30

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