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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,748.96, 413,472.60 and 197,738.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,748.96, 413,472.60 and 197,738.19 is: 272,759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,748.96 : 413,472.60 = 197,738.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,748.96/413,472.60 = 197,738.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,748.96x = 413,472.60 × 197,738.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,748.96x = 81,759,323,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,759,323,538.59/299,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,759.32

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