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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,978.64, 413,974.95 and 203,212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,978.64, 413,974.95 and 203,212.09 is: 280,435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,978.64 : 413,974.95 = 203,212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,978.64/413,974.95 = 203,212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,978.64x = 413,974.95 × 203,212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,978.64x = 84,124,715,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,124,715,695.64/299,978.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,435.69

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