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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,969.27, 458,445.83 and 187,391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,969.27, 458,445.83 and 187,391.34 is: 280,775.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,969.27 : 458,445.83 = 187,391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,969.27/458,445.83 = 187,391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,969.27x = 458,445.83 × 187,391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,969.27x = 85,908,777,464.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,908,777,464.16/305,969.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,775.84

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