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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,535.44, 415,985.70 and 186,783.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,535.44, 415,985.70 and 186,783.82 is: 257,679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,535.44 : 415,985.70 = 186,783.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,535.44/415,985.70 = 186,783.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,535.44x = 415,985.70 × 186,783.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,535.44x = 77,699,398,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,699,398,111.37/301,535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,679.16

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