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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,347.19, 444,071.76 and 196,148.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,347.19, 444,071.76 and 196,148.42 is: 293,925.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,347.19 : 444,071.76 = 196,148.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,347.19/444,071.76 = 196,148.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,347.19x = 444,071.76 × 196,148.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,347.19x = 87,103,971,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,103,971,870.26/296,347.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,925.42

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