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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,929.13, 402,516.99 and 205,902.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,929.13, 402,516.99 and 205,902.27 is: 283,901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,929.13 : 402,516.99 = 205,902.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,929.13/402,516.99 = 205,902.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,929.13x = 402,516.99 × 205,902.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,929.13x = 82,879,161,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,879,161,954.57/291,929.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,901.65

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