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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,769.22, 409,716.57 and 194,972.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,769.22, 409,716.57 and 194,972.56 is: 269,177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,769.22 : 409,716.57 = 194,972.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,769.22/409,716.57 = 194,972.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,769.22x = 409,716.57 × 194,972.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,769.22x = 79,883,488,527.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,883,488,527.32/296,769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,177.14

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