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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,733.30, 409,268.61 and 206,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,733.30, 409,268.61 and 206,089.44 is: 284,248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,733.30 : 409,268.61 = 206,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,733.30/409,268.61 = 206,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,733.30x = 409,268.61 × 206,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,733.30x = 84,345,938,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,345,938,644.48/296,733.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,248.31

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