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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,771.39, 423,362.01 and 184,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,771.39, 423,362.01 and 184,301.24 is: 254,346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,771.39 : 423,362.01 = 184,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,771.39/423,362.01 = 184,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,771.39x = 423,362.01 × 184,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,771.39x = 78,026,141,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,026,141,295.08/306,771.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,346.21

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