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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,064.34, 439,093.78 and 196,821.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,064.34, 439,093.78 and 196,821.14 is: 294,894.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,064.34 : 439,093.78 = 196,821.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,064.34/439,093.78 = 196,821.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,064.34x = 439,093.78 × 196,821.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,064.34x = 86,422,938,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,422,938,346.51/293,064.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,894.08

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