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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,409.19, 417,150.87 and 189,035.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,409.19, 417,150.87 and 189,035.11 is: 260,759.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,409.19 : 417,150.87 = 189,035.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,409.19/417,150.87 = 189,035.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,409.19x = 417,150.87 × 189,035.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,409.19x = 78,856,160,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,856,160,597.05/302,409.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,759.80

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