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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,178.80, 408,301.62 and 211,148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,178.80, 408,301.62 and 211,148.24 is: 291,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,178.80 : 408,301.62 = 211,148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,178.80/408,301.62 = 211,148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,178.80x = 408,301.62 × 211,148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,178.80x = 86,212,167,941.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,212,167,941.77/296,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,081.50

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