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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,001.60, 459,002.40 and 186,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,001.60, 459,002.40 and 186,251.20 is: 279,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,001.60 : 459,002.40 = 186,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,001.60/459,002.40 = 186,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,001.60x = 459,002.40 × 186,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,001.60x = 85,489,747,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,489,747,802.88/306,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,376.80

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