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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,420.76, 417,334.52 and 189,305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,420.76, 417,334.52 and 189,305.88 is: 261,238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,420.76 : 417,334.52 = 189,305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,420.76/417,334.52 = 189,305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,420.76x = 417,334.52 × 189,305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,420.76x = 79,003,878,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,003,878,562.98/302,420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,238.28

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