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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,780.78, 405,541.49 and 198,416.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,780.78, 405,541.49 and 198,416.65 is: 273,898.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,780.78 : 405,541.49 = 198,416.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,780.78/405,541.49 = 198,416.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,780.78x = 405,541.49 × 198,416.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,780.78x = 80,466,181,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,466,181,854.10/293,780.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,898.73

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