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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,255.78, 412,973.00 and 191,826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,255.78, 412,973.00 and 191,826.02 is: 264,719.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,255.78 : 412,973.00 = 191,826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,255.78/412,973.00 = 191,826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,255.78x = 412,973.00 × 191,826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,255.78x = 79,218,963,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218,963,933.46/299,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,719.92

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