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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,215.17, 433,257.77 and 199,241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,215.17, 433,257.77 and 199,241.99 is: 298,473.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,215.17 : 433,257.77 = 199,241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,215.17/433,257.77 = 199,241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,215.17x = 433,257.77 × 199,241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,215.17x = 86,323,140,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,323,140,277.76/289,215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,473.76

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