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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,931.06, 444,871.71 and 196,853.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,931.06, 444,871.71 and 196,853.94 is: 294,932.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,931.06 : 444,871.71 = 196,853.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,931.06/444,871.71 = 196,853.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,931.06x = 444,871.71 × 196,853.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,931.06x = 87,574,748,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,574,748,908.04/296,931.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,932.93

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