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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,481.16, 444,826.14 and 197,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,481.16, 444,826.14 and 197,036.20 is: 295,623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,481.16 : 444,826.14 = 197,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,481.16/444,826.14 = 197,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,481.16x = 444,826.14 × 197,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,481.16x = 87,646,852,286.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,646,852,286.27/296,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,623.68

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