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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,847.90, 452,253.45 and 196,612.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,847.90, 452,253.45 and 196,612.70 is: 294,581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,847.90 : 452,253.45 = 196,612.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,847.90/452,253.45 = 196,612.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,847.90x = 452,253.45 × 196,612.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,847.90x = 88,918,771,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,918,771,888.82/301,847.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,581.38

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