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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,382.27, 452,178.65 and 188,929.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,382.27, 452,178.65 and 188,929.46 is: 283,460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,382.27 : 452,178.65 = 188,929.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,382.27/452,178.65 = 188,929.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,382.27x = 452,178.65 × 188,929.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,382.27x = 85,429,869,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,429,869,770.80/301,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,460.17

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