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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,298.32, 414,411.84 and 187,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,298.32, 414,411.84 and 187,121.52 is: 258,227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,298.32 : 414,411.84 = 187,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,298.32/414,411.84 = 187,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,298.32x = 414,411.84 × 187,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,298.32x = 77,545,373,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,545,373,406.80/300,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,227.80

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