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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,910.06, 459,157.08 and 187,812.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,910.06, 459,157.08 and 187,812.06 is: 281,897.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,910.06 : 459,157.08 = 187,812.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,910.06/459,157.08 = 187,812.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,910.06x = 459,157.08 × 187,812.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,910.06x = 86,235,237,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,235,237,058.38/305,910.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,897.36

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