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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,963.53, 405,870.02 and 197,312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,963.53, 405,870.02 and 197,312.35 is: 272,425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,963.53 : 405,870.02 = 197,312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,963.53/405,870.02 = 197,312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,963.53x = 405,870.02 × 197,312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,963.53x = 80,083,167,440.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,083,167,440.75/293,963.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,425.52

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