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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,714.40, 461,571.60 and 187,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,714.40, 461,571.60 and 187,445.60 is: 281,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,714.40 : 461,571.60 = 187,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,714.40/461,571.60 = 187,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,714.40x = 461,571.60 × 187,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,714.40x = 86,519,565,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,519,565,504.96/307,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,168.40

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