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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,050.46, 443,302.74 and 194,529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,050.46, 443,302.74 and 194,529.32 is: 291,286.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,050.46 : 443,302.74 = 194,529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,050.46/443,302.74 = 194,529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,050.46x = 443,302.74 × 194,529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,050.46x = 86,235,380,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,235,380,566.34/296,050.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,286.09

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