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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,737.80, 409,274.82 and 206,093.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,737.80, 409,274.82 and 206,093.94 is: 284,254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,737.80 : 409,274.82 = 206,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,737.80/409,274.82 = 206,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,737.80x = 409,274.82 × 206,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,737.80x = 84,349,060,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,349,060,196.59/296,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,254.52

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