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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,346.22, 444,070.31 and 196,147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,346.22, 444,070.31 and 196,147.45 is: 293,923.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,346.22 : 444,070.31 = 196,147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,346.22/444,070.31 = 196,147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,346.22x = 444,070.31 × 196,147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,346.22x = 87,103,256,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,103,256,003.66/296,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,923.97

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