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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,348.94, 444,074.38 and 196,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,348.94, 444,074.38 and 196,150.16 is: 293,928.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,348.94 : 444,074.38 = 196,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,348.94/444,074.38 = 196,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,348.94x = 444,074.38 × 196,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,348.94x = 87,105,260,688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,105,260,688.90/296,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,928.03

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