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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,776.95, 423,369.63 and 184,306.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,776.95, 423,369.63 and 184,306.79 is: 254,353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,776.95 : 423,369.63 = 184,306.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,776.95/423,369.63 = 184,306.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,776.95x = 423,369.63 × 184,306.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,776.95x = 78,029,898,547.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,029,898,547.21/306,776.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,353.85

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