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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,278.72, 422,767.86 and 209,540.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,278.72, 422,767.86 and 209,540.42 is: 289,236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,278.72 : 422,767.86 = 209,540.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,278.72/422,767.86 = 209,540.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,278.72x = 422,767.86 × 209,540.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,278.72x = 88,586,954,946.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,586,954,946.90/306,278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,236.40

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