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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,105.20, 460,949.40 and 189,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,105.20, 460,949.40 and 189,007.20 is: 283,690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,105.20 : 460,949.40 = 189,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,105.20/460,949.40 = 189,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,105.20x = 460,949.40 × 189,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,105.20x = 87,122,755,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,122,755,435.68/307,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,690.26

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