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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,274.70, 438,412.05 and 197,796.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,274.70, 438,412.05 and 197,796.30 is: 296,694.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,274.70 : 438,412.05 = 197,796.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,274.70/438,412.05 = 197,796.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,274.70x = 438,412.05 × 197,796.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,274.70x = 86,716,281,365.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,716,281,365.42/292,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,694.45

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