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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,926.56, 444,864.96 and 196,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,926.56, 444,864.96 and 196,849.44 is: 294,926.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,926.56 : 444,864.96 = 196,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,926.56/444,864.96 = 196,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,926.56x = 444,864.96 × 196,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,926.56x = 87,571,418,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,571,418,251.62/296,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,926.19

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