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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,297.72, 407,369.11 and 193,278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,297.72, 407,369.11 and 193,278.26 is: 266,631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,297.72 : 407,369.11 = 193,278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,297.72/407,369.11 = 193,278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,297.72x = 407,369.11 × 193,278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,297.72x = 78,735,592,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,735,592,758.55/295,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,631.22

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