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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,096.28, 414,469.95 and 260,241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,096.28, 414,469.95 and 260,241.77 is: 358,232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,096.28 : 414,469.95 = 260,241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,096.28/414,469.95 = 260,241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,096.28x = 414,469.95 × 260,241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,096.28x = 107,862,393,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,862,393,399.81/301,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,232.24

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