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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,089.80, 416,780.10 and 187,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,089.80, 416,780.10 and 187,327.20 is: 258,447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,089.80 : 416,780.10 = 187,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,089.80/416,780.10 = 187,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,089.80x = 416,780.10 × 187,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,089.80x = 78,074,249,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,074,249,148.72/302,089.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,447.15

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