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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,425.28, 416,024.28 and 199,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,425.28, 416,024.28 and 199,452.76 is: 275,282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,425.28 : 416,024.28 = 199,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,425.28/416,024.28 = 199,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,425.28x = 416,024.28 × 199,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,425.28x = 82,977,190,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,977,190,873.01/301,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,282.79

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