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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,245.96, 414,274.74 and 191,391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,245.96, 414,274.74 and 191,391.88 is: 264,079.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,245.96 : 414,274.74 = 191,391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,245.96/414,274.74 = 191,391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,245.96x = 414,274.74 × 191,391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,245.96x = 79,288,821,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,288,821,325.11/300,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,079.56

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