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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,379.65, 452,195.99 and 187,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,379.65, 452,195.99 and 187,622.60 is: 281,512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,379.65 : 452,195.99 = 187,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,379.65/452,195.99 = 187,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,379.65x = 452,195.99 × 187,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,379.65x = 84,842,186,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,842,186,553.60/301,379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,512.66

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