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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,283.62, 418,538.97 and 187,022.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,283.62, 418,538.97 and 187,022.70 is: 258,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,283.62 : 418,538.97 = 187,022.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,283.62/418,538.97 = 187,022.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,283.62x = 418,538.97 × 187,022.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,283.62x = 78,276,288,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,276,288,224.62/303,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,096.00

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