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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,057.40, 459,086.10 and 206,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,057.40, 459,086.10 and 206,524.60 is: 309,786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,057.40 : 459,086.10 = 206,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,057.40/459,086.10 = 206,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,057.40x = 459,086.10 × 206,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,057.40x = 94,812,573,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,812,573,168.06/306,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,786.90

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