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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,302.52, 446,172.46 and 197,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,302.52, 446,172.46 and 197,429.52 is: 296,289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,302.52 : 446,172.46 = 197,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,302.52/446,172.46 = 197,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,302.52x = 446,172.46 × 197,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,302.52x = 88,087,614,615.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,087,614,615.02/297,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,289.50

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