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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,867.40, 437,109.90 and 197,864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,867.40, 437,109.90 and 197,864.20 is: 296,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,867.40 : 437,109.90 = 197,864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,867.40/437,109.90 = 197,864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,867.40x = 437,109.90 × 197,864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,867.40x = 86,488,400,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,488,400,675.58/291,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,327.72

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