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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,006.20, 438,009.30 and 198,694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,006.20, 438,009.30 and 198,694.20 is: 298,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,006.20 : 438,009.30 = 198,694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,006.20/438,009.30 = 198,694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,006.20x = 438,009.30 × 198,694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,006.20x = 87,029,907,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,029,907,456.06/292,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,041.30

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