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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,043.20, 450,064.80 and 187,850.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,043.20, 450,064.80 and 187,850.10 is: 281,775.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,043.20 : 450,064.80 = 187,850.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,043.20/450,064.80 = 187,850.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,043.20x = 450,064.80 × 187,850.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,043.20x = 84,544,717,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,544,717,686.48/300,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,775.15

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