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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,743.68, 409,283.04 and 206,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,743.68, 409,283.04 and 206,099.76 is: 284,262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,743.68 : 409,283.04 = 206,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,743.68/409,283.04 = 206,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,743.68x = 409,283.04 × 206,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,743.68x = 84,353,136,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,353,136,316.07/296,743.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,262.62

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