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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,785.04, 406,868.84 and 187,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,785.04, 406,868.84 and 187,334 is: 258,562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,785.04 : 406,868.84 = 187,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,785.04/406,868.84 = 187,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,785.04x = 406,868.84 × 187,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,785.04x = 76,220,367,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,220,367,272.56/294,785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,562.54

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