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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,713.04, 423,283.36 and 185,864.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,713.04, 423,283.36 and 185,864.92 is: 256,505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,713.04 : 423,283.36 = 185,864.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,713.04/423,283.36 = 185,864.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,713.04x = 423,283.36 × 185,864.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,713.04x = 78,673,527,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,673,527,843.73/306,713.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,505.32

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