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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,727.40, 461,591.10 and 187,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,727.40, 461,591.10 and 187,458.60 is: 281,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,727.40 : 461,591.10 = 187,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,727.40/461,591.10 = 187,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,727.40x = 461,591.10 × 187,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,727.40x = 86,529,221,378.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,529,221,378.46/307,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,187.90

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