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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,656.20, 450,002.70 and 194,939.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,656.20, 450,002.70 and 194,939.40 is: 292,746.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,656.20 : 450,002.70 = 194,939.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,656.20/450,002.70 = 194,939.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,656.20x = 450,002.70 × 194,939.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,656.20x = 87,723,256,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,723,256,336.38/299,656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,746.34

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