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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,932.87, 415,329.88 and 186,248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,932.87, 415,329.88 and 186,248.51 is: 257,049.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,932.87 : 415,329.88 = 186,248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,932.87/415,329.88 = 186,248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,932.87x = 415,329.88 × 186,248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,932.87x = 77,354,573,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,354,573,009.14/300,932.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,049.26

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