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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,007.72, 408,218.01 and 193,996.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,007.72, 408,218.01 and 193,996.02 is: 267,535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,007.72 : 408,218.01 = 193,996.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,007.72/408,218.01 = 193,996.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,007.72x = 408,218.01 × 193,996.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,007.72x = 79,192,669,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,192,669,232.32/296,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,535.82

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