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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,094.88, 415,147.68 and 260,185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,094.88, 415,147.68 and 260,185.92 is: 358,742.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,094.88 : 415,147.68 = 260,185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,094.88/415,147.68 = 260,185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,094.88x = 415,147.68 × 260,185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,094.88x = 108,015,581,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,015,581,056.67/301,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,742.67

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