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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,347.44, 444,072.14 and 196,148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,347.44, 444,072.14 and 196,148.66 is: 293,925.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,347.44 : 444,072.14 = 196,148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,347.44/444,072.14 = 196,148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,347.44x = 444,072.14 × 196,148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,347.44x = 87,104,155,333.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,104,155,333.77/296,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,925.79

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