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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,072.88, 412,487.34 and 191,652.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,072.88, 412,487.34 and 191,652.92 is: 264,331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,072.88 : 412,487.34 = 191,652.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,072.88/412,487.34 = 191,652.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,072.88x = 412,487.34 × 191,652.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,072.88x = 79,054,403,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,054,403,174.03/299,072.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,331.57

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