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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,668.95, 417,483.12 and 189,294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,668.95, 417,483.12 and 189,294.87 is: 261,101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,668.95 : 417,483.12 = 189,294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,668.95/417,483.12 = 189,294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,668.95x = 417,483.12 × 189,294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,668.95x = 79,027,412,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,027,412,927.59/302,668.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,101.82

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