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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,090.06, 427,898.01 and 187,628.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,090.06, 427,898.01 and 187,628.05 is: 258,910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,090.06 : 427,898.01 = 187,628.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,090.06/427,898.01 = 187,628.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,090.06x = 427,898.01 × 187,628.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,090.06x = 80,285,669,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,285,669,215.18/310,090.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,910.81

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