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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,283.28, 451,458.12 and 190,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,283.28, 451,458.12 and 190,242 is: 285,068.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,283.28 : 451,458.12 = 190,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,283.28/451,458.12 = 190,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,283.28x = 451,458.12 × 190,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,283.28x = 85,886,295,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,886,295,665.04/301,283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,068.24

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