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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,910.63, 426,169.98 and 187,954.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,910.63, 426,169.98 and 187,954.95 is: 259,300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,910.63 : 426,169.98 = 187,954.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,910.63/426,169.98 = 187,954.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,910.63x = 426,169.98 × 187,954.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,910.63x = 80,100,757,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,100,757,282.40/308,910.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,300.75

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