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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,775.39, 469,091.13 and 186,451.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,775.39, 469,091.13 and 186,451.30 is: 279,634.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,775.39 : 469,091.13 = 186,451.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,775.39/469,091.13 = 186,451.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,775.39x = 469,091.13 × 186,451.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,775.39x = 87,462,651,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,462,651,006.97/312,775.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,634.06

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