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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,060.33, 439,087.78 and 196,817.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,060.33, 439,087.78 and 196,817.14 is: 294,888.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,060.33 : 439,087.78 = 196,817.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,060.33/439,087.78 = 196,817.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,060.33x = 439,087.78 × 196,817.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,060.33x = 86,420,001,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,420,001,068.55/293,060.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,888.09

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