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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,049.47, 443,301.23 and 194,528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,049.47, 443,301.23 and 194,528.32 is: 291,284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,049.47 : 443,301.23 = 194,528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,049.47/443,301.23 = 194,528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,049.47x = 443,301.23 × 194,528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,049.47x = 86,234,643,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,234,643,525.83/296,049.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,284.57

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