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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,664.95, 417,477.61 and 189,290.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,664.95, 417,477.61 and 189,290.87 is: 261,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,664.95 : 417,477.61 = 189,290.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,664.95/417,477.61 = 189,290.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,664.95x = 417,477.61 × 189,290.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,664.95x = 79,024,700,002.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,024,700,002.42/302,664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,096.30

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