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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,689.81, 414,794.62 and 185,931.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,689.81, 414,794.62 and 185,931.78 is: 256,488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,689.81 : 414,794.62 = 185,931.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,689.81/414,794.62 = 185,931.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,689.81x = 414,794.62 × 185,931.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,689.81x = 77,123,499,492.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,123,499,492.22/300,689.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,488.57

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