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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,885.26, 409,745.44 and 187,999.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,885.26, 409,745.44 and 187,999.54 is: 259,467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,885.26 : 409,745.44 = 187,999.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,885.26/409,745.44 = 187,999.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,885.26x = 409,745.44 × 187,999.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,885.26x = 77,031,955,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,031,955,507.01/296,885.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,467.09

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