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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,775.52, 437,367.80 and 196,772.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,775.52, 437,367.80 and 196,772.24 is: 294,959.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,775.52 : 437,367.80 = 196,772.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,775.52/437,367.80 = 196,772.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,775.52x = 437,367.80 × 196,772.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,775.52x = 86,061,841,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,061,841,709.87/291,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,959.09

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