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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,217.61, 414,157.15 and 185,454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,217.61, 414,157.15 and 185,454.92 is: 255,839.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,217.61 : 414,157.15 = 185,454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,217.61/414,157.15 = 185,454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,217.61x = 414,157.15 × 185,454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,217.61x = 76,807,481,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,807,481,120.68/300,217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,839.36

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