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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,293.91, 406,248.99 and 198,929.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,293.91, 406,248.99 and 198,929.77 is: 274,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,293.91 : 406,248.99 = 198,929.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,293.91/406,248.99 = 198,929.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,293.91x = 406,248.99 × 198,929.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,293.91x = 80,815,020,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,815,020,345.44/294,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,606.50

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