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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,186.40, 450,385.08 and 187,738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,186.40, 450,385.08 and 187,738.96 is: 281,674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,186.40 : 450,385.08 = 187,738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,186.40/450,385.08 = 187,738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,186.40x = 450,385.08 × 187,738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,186.40x = 84,554,826,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,554,826,518.72/300,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,674.41

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