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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,411.60, 300,617.40 and 187,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,411.60, 300,617.40 and 187,192.40 is: 280,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,411.60 : 300,617.40 = 187,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,411.60/300,617.40 = 187,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,411.60x = 300,617.40 × 187,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,411.60x = 56,273,292,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,273,292,587.76/200,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,788.60

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