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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,511.71, 416,280.88 and 186,912.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,511.71, 416,280.88 and 186,912.82 is: 258,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,511.71 : 416,280.88 = 186,912.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,511.71/416,280.88 = 186,912.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,511.71x = 416,280.88 × 186,912.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,511.71x = 77,808,231,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,808,231,684.90/301,511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,060.40

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