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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,150.24, 422,314.74 and 183,610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,150.24, 422,314.74 and 183,610.02 is: 253,278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,150.24 : 422,314.74 = 183,610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,150.24/422,314.74 = 183,610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,150.24x = 422,314.74 × 183,610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,150.24x = 77,541,217,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,541,217,857.69/306,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,278.32

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