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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,966.50, 409,706.36 and 195,047.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,966.50, 409,706.36 and 195,047.16 is: 269,094.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,966.50 : 409,706.36 = 195,047.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,966.50/409,706.36 = 195,047.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,966.50x = 409,706.36 × 195,047.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,966.50x = 79,912,061,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,912,061,951.94/296,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,094.53

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