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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,783.28, 405,544.94 and 198,419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,783.28, 405,544.94 and 198,419.15 is: 273,902.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,783.28 : 405,544.94 = 198,419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,783.28/405,544.94 = 198,419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,783.28x = 405,544.94 × 198,419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,783.28x = 80,467,882,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,467,882,281.60/293,783.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,902.18

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