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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,952.40, 445,428.60 and 195,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,952.40, 445,428.60 and 195,475.60 is: 293,213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,952.40 : 445,428.60 = 195,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,952.40/445,428.60 = 195,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,952.40x = 445,428.60 × 195,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,952.40x = 87,070,422,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,070,422,842.16/296,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,213.40

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