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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,281.70, 436,922.55 and 197,969.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,281.70, 436,922.55 and 197,969.70 is: 296,954.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,281.70 : 436,922.55 = 197,969.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,281.70/436,922.55 = 197,969.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,281.70x = 436,922.55 × 197,969.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,281.70x = 86,497,426,146.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,497,426,146.74/291,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,954.55

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