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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,227.20, 461,132.40 and 189,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,227.20, 461,132.40 and 189,129.20 is: 283,873.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,227.20 : 461,132.40 = 189,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,227.20/461,132.40 = 189,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,227.20x = 461,132.40 × 189,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,227.20x = 87,213,601,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,213,601,906.08/307,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,873.31

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