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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,264.40, 452,878.20 and 197,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,264.40, 452,878.20 and 197,029.20 is: 295,205.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,264.40 : 452,878.20 = 197,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,264.40/452,878.20 = 197,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,264.40x = 452,878.20 × 197,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,264.40x = 89,230,229,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,230,229,443.44/302,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,205.88

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