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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,845.95, 438,766.98 and 196,602.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,845.95, 438,766.98 and 196,602.92 is: 294,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,845.95 : 438,766.98 = 196,602.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,845.95/438,766.98 = 196,602.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,845.95x = 438,766.98 × 196,602.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,845.95x = 86,262,869,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,262,869,467.58/292,845.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,567.40

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