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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,666.49, 442,219.71 and 199,671.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,666.49, 442,219.71 and 199,671.34 is: 299,656.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,666.49 : 442,219.71 = 199,671.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,666.49/442,219.71 = 199,671.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,666.49x = 442,219.71 × 199,671.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,666.49x = 88,298,602,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,298,602,070.11/294,666.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,656.07

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