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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,567.54, 461,129.89 and 188,993.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,567.54, 461,129.89 and 188,993.90 is: 283,354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,567.54 : 461,129.89 = 188,993.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,567.54/461,129.89 = 188,993.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,567.54x = 461,129.89 × 188,993.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,567.54x = 87,150,736,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,150,736,317.67/307,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,354.79

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