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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,286.80, 546,430.20 and 187,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,286.80, 546,430.20 and 187,139.80 is: 280,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,286.80 : 546,430.20 = 187,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,286.80/546,430.20 = 187,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,286.80x = 546,430.20 × 187,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,286.80x = 102,258,838,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,258,838,341.96/364,286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,709.70

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