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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,675.02, 445,012.52 and 197,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,675.02, 445,012.52 and 197,029.84 is: 295,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,675.02 : 445,012.52 = 197,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,675.02/445,012.52 = 197,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,675.02x = 445,012.52 × 197,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,675.02x = 87,680,745,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,680,745,613.60/296,675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,544.75

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