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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,578.17, 416,073.82 and 192,746.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,578.17, 416,073.82 and 192,746.21 is: 265,923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,578.17 : 416,073.82 = 192,746.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,578.17/416,073.82 = 192,746.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,578.17x = 416,073.82 × 192,746.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,578.17x = 80,196,651,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,196,651,885.22/301,578.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,923.27

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