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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,107.68, 459,208.86 and 156,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,107.68, 459,208.86 and 156,266.68 is: 234,424.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,107.68 : 459,208.86 = 156,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,107.68/459,208.86 = 156,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,107.68x = 459,208.86 × 156,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,107.68x = 71,759,043,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,759,043,978.78/306,107.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,424.19

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