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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,816.83, 450,921.59 and 188,575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,816.83, 450,921.59 and 188,575.89 is: 282,673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,816.83 : 450,921.59 = 188,575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,816.83/450,921.59 = 188,575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,816.83x = 450,921.59 × 188,575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,816.83x = 85,032,937,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,032,937,899.86/300,816.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,673.48

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