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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,926.56, 462,004.59 and 188,229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,926.56, 462,004.59 and 188,229.08 is: 282,413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,926.56 : 462,004.59 = 188,229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,926.56/462,004.59 = 188,229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,926.56x = 462,004.59 × 188,229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,926.56x = 86,962,698,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,962,698,931.48/307,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,413.76

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