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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,954.80, 470,932.20 and 187,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,954.80, 470,932.20 and 187,983.60 is: 281,975.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,954.80 : 470,932.20 = 187,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,954.80/470,932.20 = 187,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,954.80x = 470,932.20 × 187,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,954.80x = 88,527,530,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,527,530,311.92/313,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,975.40

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