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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,277.21, 445,726.14 and 195,958.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,277.21, 445,726.14 and 195,958.36 is: 293,812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,277.21 : 445,726.14 = 195,958.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,277.21/445,726.14 = 195,958.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,277.21x = 445,726.14 × 195,958.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,277.21x = 87,343,763,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,343,763,403.53/297,277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,812.51

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