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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,776.89, 469,093.38 and 186,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,776.89, 469,093.38 and 186,452.80 is: 279,636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,776.89 : 469,093.38 = 186,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,776.89/469,093.38 = 186,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,776.89x = 469,093.38 × 186,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,776.89x = 87,463,774,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,463,774,162.46/312,776.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,636.31

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