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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,237.58, 412,887.69 and 190,385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,237.58, 412,887.69 and 190,385.12 is: 262,693.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,237.58 : 412,887.69 = 190,385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,237.58/412,887.69 = 190,385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,237.58x = 412,887.69 × 190,385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,237.58x = 78,607,672,407.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,607,672,407.17/299,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,693.18

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