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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,236.36, 408,380.90 and 211,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,236.36, 408,380.90 and 211,205.80 is: 291,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,236.36 : 408,380.90 = 211,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,236.36/408,380.90 = 211,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,236.36x = 408,380.90 × 211,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,236.36x = 86,252,414,689.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,252,414,689.22/296,236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,160.80

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