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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,467.12, 422,794.68 and 187,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,467.12, 422,794.68 and 187,166 is: 258,209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,467.12 : 422,794.68 = 187,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,467.12/422,794.68 = 187,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,467.12x = 422,794.68 × 187,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,467.12x = 79,132,789,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,132,789,076.88/306,467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,209.72

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