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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,215.61, 414,154.40 and 185,452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,215.61, 414,154.40 and 185,452.92 is: 255,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,215.61 : 414,154.40 = 185,452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,215.61/414,154.40 = 185,452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,215.61x = 414,154.40 × 185,452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,215.61x = 76,806,141,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,806,141,883.58/300,215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,836.60

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