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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,096.53, 414,350.06 and 185,532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,096.53, 414,350.06 and 185,532.24 is: 256,168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,096.53 : 414,350.06 = 185,532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,096.53/414,350.06 = 185,532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,096.53x = 414,350.06 × 185,532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,096.53x = 76,875,294,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,875,294,775.93/300,096.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,168.56

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