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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,160.86, 412,908.55 and 190,243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,160.86, 412,908.55 and 190,243.12 is: 262,577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,160.86 : 412,908.55 = 190,243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,160.86/412,908.55 = 190,243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,160.86x = 412,908.55 × 190,243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,160.86x = 78,553,011,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,553,011,302.28/299,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,577.84

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