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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,966.96, 405,874.70 and 197,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,966.96, 405,874.70 and 197,315.60 is: 272,429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,966.96 : 405,874.70 = 197,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,966.96/405,874.70 = 197,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,966.96x = 405,874.70 × 197,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,966.96x = 80,085,409,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,085,409,955.32/293,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,429.97

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