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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,061.72, 412,471.91 and 191,641.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,061.72, 412,471.91 and 191,641.74 is: 264,316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,061.72 : 412,471.91 = 191,641.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,061.72/412,471.91 = 191,641.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,061.72x = 412,471.91 × 191,641.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,061.72x = 79,046,833,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,046,833,575.31/299,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,316.12

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