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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,089.70, 451,634.55 and 189,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,089.70, 451,634.55 and 189,115.30 is: 283,672.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,089.70 : 451,634.55 = 189,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,089.70/451,634.55 = 189,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,089.70x = 451,634.55 × 189,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,089.70x = 85,411,003,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,411,003,413.62/301,089.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,672.95

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