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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,739.18, 409,276.83 and 206,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,739.18, 409,276.83 and 206,095.26 is: 284,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,739.18 : 409,276.83 = 206,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,739.18/409,276.83 = 206,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,739.18x = 409,276.83 × 206,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,739.18x = 84,350,014,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,350,014,690.83/296,739.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,256.41

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