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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,672.80, 451,342.80 and 196,696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,672.80, 451,342.80 and 196,696.80 is: 294,284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,672.80 : 451,342.80 = 196,696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,672.80/451,342.80 = 196,696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,672.80x = 451,342.80 × 196,696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,672.80x = 88,777,684,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,777,684,463.04/301,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,284.68

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