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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,726.97, 417,731.79 and 186,421.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,726.97, 417,731.79 and 186,421.95 is: 257,242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,726.97 : 417,731.79 = 186,421.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,726.97/417,731.79 = 186,421.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,726.97x = 417,731.79 × 186,421.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,726.97x = 77,874,374,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,874,374,868.79/302,726.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,242.94

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