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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,908, 411,464.04 and 197,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,908, 411,464.04 and 197,131.04 is: 272,273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,908 : 411,464.04 = 197,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,908/411,464.04 = 197,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,908x = 411,464.04 × 197,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,908x = 81,112,334,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,112,334,127.80/297,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,273.10

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