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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,940.40, 437,219.40 and 197,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,940.40, 437,219.40 and 197,937.20 is: 296,437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,940.40 : 437,219.40 = 197,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,940.40/437,219.40 = 197,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,940.40x = 437,219.40 × 197,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,940.40x = 86,541,983,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,541,983,821.68/291,940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,437.16

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