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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,066.97, 416,748.60 and 187,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,066.97, 416,748.60 and 187,304.28 is: 258,415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,066.97 : 416,748.60 = 187,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,066.97/416,748.60 = 187,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,066.97x = 416,748.60 × 187,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,066.97x = 78,058,796,464.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,058,796,464.01/302,066.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,415.53

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