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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,769.72, 409,717.26 and 194,973.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,769.72, 409,717.26 and 194,973.06 is: 269,177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,769.72 : 409,717.26 = 194,973.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,769.72/409,717.26 = 194,973.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,769.72x = 409,717.26 × 194,973.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,769.72x = 79,883,827,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,883,827,917.02/296,769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,177.83

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