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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,501.70, 461,252.55 and 188,788.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,501.70, 461,252.55 and 188,788.10 is: 283,182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,501.70 : 461,252.55 = 188,788.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,501.70/461,252.55 = 188,788.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,501.70x = 461,252.55 × 188,788.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,501.70x = 87,078,992,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,078,992,534.66/307,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,182.15

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