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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,353.96, 452,157.75 and 187,596.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,353.96, 452,157.75 and 187,596.99 is: 281,474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,353.96 : 452,157.75 = 187,596.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,353.96/452,157.75 = 187,596.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,353.96x = 452,157.75 × 187,596.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,353.96x = 84,823,432,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,823,432,905.17/301,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,474.43

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