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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,175.20, 439,762.80 and 199,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,175.20, 439,762.80 and 199,863.20 is: 299,794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,175.20 : 439,762.80 = 199,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,175.20/439,762.80 = 199,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,175.20x = 439,762.80 × 199,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,175.20x = 87,892,400,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,892,400,448.96/293,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,794.80

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