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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,670.05, 423,216.90 and 185,743.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,670.05, 423,216.90 and 185,743.13 is: 256,332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,670.05 : 423,216.90 = 185,743.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,670.05/423,216.90 = 185,743.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,670.05x = 423,216.90 × 185,743.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,670.05x = 78,609,629,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,609,629,558.81/306,670.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,332.92

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