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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,493.70, 452,343.78 and 189,038.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,493.70, 452,343.78 and 189,038.16 is: 283,621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,493.70 : 452,343.78 = 189,038.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,493.70/452,343.78 = 189,038.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,493.70x = 452,343.78 × 189,038.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,493.70x = 85,510,235,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,510,235,858.64/301,493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,621.97

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