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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,846.95, 438,768.48 and 196,603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,846.95, 438,768.48 and 196,603.92 is: 294,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,846.95 : 438,768.48 = 196,603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,846.95/438,768.48 = 196,603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,846.95x = 438,768.48 × 196,603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,846.95x = 86,263,603,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,263,603,140.44/292,846.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,568.90

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