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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,854.40, 452,263.20 and 196,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,854.40, 452,263.20 and 196,619.20 is: 294,591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,854.40 : 452,263.20 = 196,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,854.40/452,263.20 = 196,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,854.40x = 452,263.20 × 196,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,854.40x = 88,923,628,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,923,628,573.44/301,854.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,591.13

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