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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,009.84, 460,619.34 and 187,306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,009.84, 460,619.34 and 187,306.44 is: 281,023.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,009.84 : 460,619.34 = 187,306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,009.84/460,619.34 = 187,306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,009.84x = 460,619.34 × 187,306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,009.84x = 86,276,968,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,276,968,770.55/307,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,023.46

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