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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,832.05, 416,354.78 and 188,457.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,832.05, 416,354.78 and 188,457.97 is: 259,963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,832.05 : 416,354.78 = 188,457.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,832.05/416,354.78 = 188,457.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,832.05x = 416,354.78 × 188,457.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,832.05x = 78,465,376,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,465,376,638.60/301,832.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,963.70

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