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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,344.36, 406,933.23 and 187,642.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,344.36, 406,933.23 and 187,642.40 is: 281,405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,344.36 : 406,933.23 = 187,642.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,344.36/406,933.23 = 187,642.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,344.36x = 406,933.23 × 187,642.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,344.36x = 76,357,926,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,357,926,665.07/271,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,405.99

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