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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,005.20, 438,007.80 and 198,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,005.20, 438,007.80 and 198,693.20 is: 298,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,005.20 : 438,007.80 = 198,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,005.20/438,007.80 = 198,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,005.20x = 438,007.80 × 198,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,005.20x = 87,029,171,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,029,171,406.96/292,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,039.80

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