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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,778.99, 416,298.84 and 204,987.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,778.99, 416,298.84 and 204,987.84 is: 282,777.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,778.99 : 416,298.84 = 204,987.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,778.99/416,298.84 = 204,987.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,778.99x = 416,298.84 × 204,987.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,778.99x = 85,336,200,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,336,200,006.11/301,778.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,777.15

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