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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,009.35, 460,618.59 and 187,305.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,009.35, 460,618.59 and 187,305.95 is: 281,022.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,009.35 : 460,618.59 = 187,305.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,009.35/460,618.59 = 187,305.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,009.35x = 460,618.59 × 187,305.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,009.35x = 86,276,600,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,276,600,284.52/307,009.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,022.71

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