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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,935.63, 412,297.83 and 191,515.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,935.63, 412,297.83 and 191,515.59 is: 264,142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,935.63 : 412,297.83 = 191,515.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,935.63/412,297.83 = 191,515.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,935.63x = 412,297.83 × 191,515.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,935.63x = 78,961,462,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,961,462,168.17/298,935.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,142.02

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