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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,299.32, 415,987.84 and 186,699.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,299.32, 415,987.84 and 186,699.57 is: 257,766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,299.32 : 415,987.84 = 186,699.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,299.32/415,987.84 = 186,699.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,299.32x = 415,987.84 × 186,699.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,299.32x = 77,664,749,919.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,664,749,919.73/301,299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,766.10

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