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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,858.64, 416,566.92 and 188,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,858.64, 416,566.92 and 188,747.60 is: 260,472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,858.64 : 416,566.92 = 188,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,858.64/416,566.92 = 188,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,858.64x = 416,566.92 × 188,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,858.64x = 78,626,006,389.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,626,006,389.39/301,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,472.94

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