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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,937.06, 409,959.99 and 206,263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,937.06, 409,959.99 and 206,263.86 is: 284,773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,937.06 : 409,959.99 = 206,263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,937.06/409,959.99 = 206,263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,937.06x = 409,959.99 × 206,263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,937.06x = 84,559,929,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,559,929,982.96/296,937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,773.92

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