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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,131.90, 414,518.82 and 260,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,131.90, 414,518.82 and 260,277.30 is: 358,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,131.90 : 414,518.82 = 260,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,131.90/414,518.82 = 260,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,131.90x = 414,518.82 × 260,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,131.90x = 107,889,839,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,889,839,268.79/301,131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,281.00

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