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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,251.78, 412,967.47 and 191,822.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,251.78, 412,967.47 and 191,822.02 is: 264,714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,251.78 : 412,967.47 = 191,822.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,251.78/412,967.47 = 191,822.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,251.78x = 412,967.47 × 191,822.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,251.78x = 79,216,254,289.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,216,254,289.69/299,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,714.40

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