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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,558.42, 444,388.68 and 196,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,558.42, 444,388.68 and 196,359.80 is: 294,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,558.42 : 444,388.68 = 196,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,558.42/444,388.68 = 196,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,558.42x = 444,388.68 × 196,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,558.42x = 87,260,070,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,260,070,105.12/296,558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,242.43

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