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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,741.18, 409,279.58 and 206,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,741.18, 409,279.58 and 206,097.26 is: 284,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,741.18 : 409,279.58 = 206,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,741.18/409,279.58 = 206,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,741.18x = 409,279.58 × 206,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,741.18x = 84,351,400,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,351,400,011.95/296,741.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,259.16

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