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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,994.21, 534,762.30 and 199,306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,994.21, 534,762.30 and 199,306.65 is: 298,552.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,994.21 : 534,762.30 = 199,306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,994.21/534,762.30 = 199,306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,994.21x = 534,762.30 × 199,306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,994.21x = 106,581,682,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,581,682,559.30/356,994.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,552.97

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