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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,365.03, 413,123.76 and 204,038.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,365.03, 413,123.76 and 204,038.26 is: 281,572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,365.03 : 413,123.76 = 204,038.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,365.03/413,123.76 = 204,038.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,365.03x = 413,123.76 × 204,038.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,365.03x = 84,293,052,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,293,052,122.25/299,365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,572.81

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