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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,357.46, 452,163 and 187,600.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,357.46, 452,163 and 187,600.49 is: 281,479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,357.46 : 452,163 = 187,600.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,357.46/452,163 = 187,600.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,357.46x = 452,163 × 187,600.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,357.46x = 84,826,000,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,826,000,359.87/301,357.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,479.68

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