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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,008.80, 458,138.40 and 187,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,008.80, 458,138.40 and 187,910.80 is: 281,329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,008.80 : 458,138.40 = 187,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,008.80/458,138.40 = 187,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,008.80x = 458,138.40 × 187,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,008.80x = 86,089,153,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,089,153,254.72/306,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,329.01

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