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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,069.14, 457,574.55 and 186,679.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,069.14, 457,574.55 and 186,679.54 is: 280,001.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,069.14 : 457,574.55 = 186,679.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,069.14/457,574.55 = 186,679.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,069.14x = 457,574.55 × 186,679.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,069.14x = 85,419,806,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,419,806,509.71/305,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,001.47

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