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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,544.64, 404,952.51 and 198,082.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,544.64, 404,952.51 and 198,082.09 is: 273,259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,544.64 : 404,952.51 = 198,082.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,544.64/404,952.51 = 198,082.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,544.64x = 404,952.51 × 198,082.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,544.64x = 80,213,839,531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,213,839,531.55/293,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,259.42

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