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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,998.69, 408,205.62 and 193,986.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,998.69, 408,205.62 and 193,986.99 is: 267,523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,998.69 : 408,205.62 = 193,986.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,998.69/408,205.62 = 193,986.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,998.69x = 408,205.62 × 193,986.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,998.69x = 79,186,579,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,186,579,524.88/295,998.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,523.41

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