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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,059.33, 439,086.28 and 196,816.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,059.33, 439,086.28 and 196,816.14 is: 294,886.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,059.33 : 439,086.28 = 196,816.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,059.33/439,086.28 = 196,816.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,059.33x = 439,086.28 × 196,816.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,059.33x = 86,419,266,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,419,266,756.56/293,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,886.60

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