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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,842.47, 422,095.70 and 185,050.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,842.47, 422,095.70 and 185,050.35 is: 255,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,842.47 : 422,095.70 = 185,050.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,842.47/422,095.70 = 185,050.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,842.47x = 422,095.70 × 185,050.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,842.47x = 78,108,957,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,108,957,018.50/305,842.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,389.50

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