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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,908.40, 445,362.60 and 195,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,908.40, 445,362.60 and 195,431.60 is: 293,147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,908.40 : 445,362.60 = 195,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,908.40/445,362.60 = 195,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,908.40x = 445,362.60 × 195,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,908.40x = 87,037,925,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,037,925,498.16/296,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,147.40

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