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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,198.80, 439,740.60 and 96,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,198.80, 439,740.60 and 96,206.80 is: 144,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,198.80 : 439,740.60 = 96,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,198.80/439,740.60 = 96,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,198.80x = 439,740.60 × 96,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,198.80x = 42,306,035,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,306,035,956.08/293,198.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,291.30

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