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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,709.05, 423,277.83 and 185,860.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,709.05, 423,277.83 and 185,860.92 is: 256,499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,709.05 : 423,277.83 = 185,860.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,709.05/423,277.83 = 185,860.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,709.05x = 423,277.83 × 185,860.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,709.05x = 78,670,806,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,670,806,899.40/306,709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,499.79

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