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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,756.72, 416,251.05 and 188,382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,756.72, 416,251.05 and 188,382.64 is: 259,859.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,756.72 : 416,251.05 = 188,382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,756.72/416,251.05 = 188,382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,756.72x = 416,251.05 × 188,382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,756.72x = 78,414,471,701.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,414,471,701.77/301,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,859.90

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