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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,844.68, 416,298.46 and 187,043.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,844.68, 416,298.46 and 187,043.56 is: 257,966.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,844.68 : 416,298.46 = 187,043.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,844.68/416,298.46 = 187,043.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,844.68x = 416,298.46 × 187,043.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,844.68x = 77,865,945,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,865,945,980.92/301,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,966.93

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