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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,691.20, 437,536.80 and 197,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,691.20, 437,536.80 and 197,212.80 is: 295,819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,691.20 : 437,536.80 = 197,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,691.20/437,536.80 = 197,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,691.20x = 437,536.80 × 197,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,691.20x = 86,287,857,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,287,857,431.04/291,691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,819.20

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