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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,343.97, 444,066.93 and 196,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,343.97, 444,066.93 and 196,145.20 is: 293,920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,343.97 : 444,066.93 = 196,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,343.97/444,066.93 = 196,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,343.97x = 444,066.93 × 196,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,343.97x = 87,101,595,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,101,595,407.10/296,343.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,920.60

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