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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,058.45, 439,084.97 and 196,815.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,058.45, 439,084.97 and 196,815.26 is: 294,885.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,058.45 : 439,084.97 = 196,815.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,058.45/439,084.97 = 196,815.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,058.45x = 439,084.97 × 196,815.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,058.45x = 86,418,623,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,418,623,384.34/293,058.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,885.28

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