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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,001.40, 452,483.70 and 196,766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,001.40, 452,483.70 and 196,766.20 is: 294,811.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,001.40 : 452,483.70 = 196,766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,001.40/452,483.70 = 196,766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,001.40x = 452,483.70 × 196,766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,001.40x = 89,033,498,210.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,033,498,210.94/302,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,811.54

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