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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,072.79, 460,259.78 and 186,864.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,072.79, 460,259.78 and 186,864.62 is: 280,084.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,072.79 : 460,259.78 = 186,864.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,072.79/460,259.78 = 186,864.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,072.79x = 460,259.78 × 186,864.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,072.79x = 86,006,265,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,006,265,655.36/307,072.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,084.30

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