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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,094.32, 409,953.33 and 189,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,094.32, 409,953.33 and 189,727.20 is: 261,800.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,094.32 : 409,953.33 = 189,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,094.32/409,953.33 = 189,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,094.32x = 409,953.33 × 189,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,094.32x = 77,779,297,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,779,297,431.58/297,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,800.01

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