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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,830.09, 416,352.09 and 188,456.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,830.09, 416,352.09 and 188,456.01 is: 259,961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,830.09 : 416,352.09 = 188,456.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,830.09/416,352.09 = 188,456.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,830.09x = 416,352.09 × 188,456.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,830.09x = 78,464,054,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,464,054,102.39/301,830.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,961.01

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