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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,906.72, 415,293.80 and 186,222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,906.72, 415,293.80 and 186,222.31 is: 257,013.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,906.72 : 415,293.80 = 186,222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,906.72/415,293.80 = 186,222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,906.72x = 415,293.80 × 186,222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,906.72x = 77,336,968,795.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,336,968,795.33/300,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,013.10

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