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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,186.90, 450,385.83 and 187,739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,186.90, 450,385.83 and 187,739.46 is: 281,675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,186.90 : 450,385.83 = 187,739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,186.90/450,385.83 = 187,739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,186.90x = 450,385.83 × 187,739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,186.90x = 84,555,192,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,555,192,515.85/300,186.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,675.16

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