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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,129.80, 640,543.90 and 187,360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,129.80, 640,543.90 and 187,360.16 is: 280,974.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,129.80 : 640,543.90 = 187,360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,129.80/640,543.90 = 187,360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,129.80x = 640,543.90 × 187,360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,129.80x = 120,012,407,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,012,407,591.02/427,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,974.09

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