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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,557.14, 404,969.76 and 198,094.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,557.14, 404,969.76 and 198,094.62 is: 273,276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,557.14 : 404,969.76 = 198,094.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,557.14/404,969.76 = 198,094.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,557.14x = 404,969.76 × 198,094.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,557.14x = 80,222,330,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,222,330,718.69/293,557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,276.71

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