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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,317.68, 414,294.81 and 185,554.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,317.68, 414,294.81 and 185,554.85 is: 255,976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,317.68 : 414,294.81 = 185,554.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,317.68/414,294.81 = 185,554.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,317.68x = 414,294.81 × 185,554.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,317.68x = 76,874,411,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,874,411,325.33/300,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,976.98

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