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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,945.44, 416,300.40 and 188,726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,945.44, 416,300.40 and 188,726.88 is: 260,202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,945.44 : 416,300.40 = 188,726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,945.44/416,300.40 = 188,726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,945.44x = 416,300.40 × 188,726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,945.44x = 78,567,075,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,567,075,634.75/301,945.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,202.89

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