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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,867.84, 404,011.96 and 197,208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,867.84, 404,011.96 and 197,208.46 is: 272,049.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,867.84 : 404,011.96 = 197,208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,867.84/404,011.96 = 197,208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,867.84x = 404,011.96 × 197,208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,867.84x = 79,674,576,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,674,576,453.18/292,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,049.59

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