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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,003.80, 534,005.70 and 187,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,003.80, 534,005.70 and 187,293.40 is: 280,940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,003.80 : 534,005.70 = 187,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,003.80/534,005.70 = 187,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,003.80x = 534,005.70 × 187,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,003.80x = 100,015,743,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,015,743,172.38/356,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,940.10

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