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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,106.68, 459,207.36 and 156,265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,106.68, 459,207.36 and 156,265.68 is: 234,422.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,106.68 : 459,207.36 = 156,265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,106.68/459,207.36 = 156,265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,106.68x = 459,207.36 × 156,265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,106.68x = 71,758,350,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,758,350,371.40/306,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,422.69

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