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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,252.20, 416,942.34 and 187,491.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,252.20, 416,942.34 and 187,491.16 is: 258,635.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,252.20 : 416,942.34 = 187,491.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,252.20/416,942.34 = 187,491.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,252.20x = 416,942.34 × 187,491.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,252.20x = 78,173,002,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,173,002,979.71/302,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,635.02

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