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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,739.68, 409,277.52 and 206,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,739.68, 409,277.52 and 206,095.76 is: 284,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,739.68 : 409,277.52 = 206,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,739.68/409,277.52 = 206,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,739.68x = 409,277.52 × 206,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,739.68x = 84,350,361,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,350,361,535.32/296,739.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,257.10

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