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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,336.72, 406,328.67 and 197,505.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,336.72, 406,328.67 and 197,505.93 is: 272,654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,336.72 : 406,328.67 = 197,505.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,336.72/406,328.67 = 197,505.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,336.72x = 406,328.67 × 197,505.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,336.72x = 80,252,321,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,252,321,854.01/294,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,654.81

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