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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,088.70, 451,633.05 and 189,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,088.70, 451,633.05 and 189,114.30 is: 283,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,088.70 : 451,633.05 = 189,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,088.70/451,633.05 = 189,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,088.70x = 451,633.05 × 189,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,088.70x = 85,410,268,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,410,268,107.62/301,088.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,671.45

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