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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,087.40, 450,131.10 and 194,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,087.40, 450,131.10 and 194,333.80 is: 291,500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,087.40 : 450,131.10 = 194,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,087.40/450,131.10 = 194,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,087.40x = 450,131.10 × 194,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,087.40x = 87,475,687,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,475,687,161.18/300,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,500.70

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