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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,301.39, 417,002.63 and 188,927.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,301.39, 417,002.63 and 188,927.31 is: 260,611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,301.39 : 417,002.63 = 188,927.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,301.39/417,002.63 = 188,927.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,301.39x = 417,002.63 × 188,927.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,301.39x = 78,783,185,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,783,185,148.83/302,301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,611.39

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