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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,359.92, 406,956.96 and 187,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,359.92, 406,956.96 and 187,658 is: 281,429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,359.92 : 406,956.96 = 187,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,359.92/406,956.96 = 187,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,359.92x = 406,956.96 × 187,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,359.92x = 76,368,729,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,368,729,199.68/271,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,429.66

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