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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,665.70, 437,498.55 and 197,187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,665.70, 437,498.55 and 197,187.30 is: 295,780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,665.70 : 437,498.55 = 197,187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,665.70/437,498.55 = 197,187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,665.70x = 437,498.55 × 197,187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,665.70x = 86,269,157,828.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,269,157,828.42/291,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,780.95

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