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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,031.44, 447,818.49 and 197,767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,031.44, 447,818.49 and 197,767.80 is: 296,169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,031.44 : 447,818.49 = 197,767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,031.44/447,818.49 = 197,767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,031.44x = 447,818.49 × 197,767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,031.44x = 88,564,077,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,564,077,566.62/299,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,169.79

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