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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,449.44, 412,866.72 and 191,842.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,449.44, 412,866.72 and 191,842.56 is: 264,503.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,449.44 : 412,866.72 = 191,842.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,449.44/412,866.72 = 191,842.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,449.44x = 412,866.72 × 191,842.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,449.44x = 79,205,408,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,205,408,503.60/299,449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,503.45

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