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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,798.14, 423,512.08 and 206,254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,798.14, 423,512.08 and 206,254.46 is: 284,718.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,798.14 : 423,512.08 = 206,254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,798.14/423,512.08 = 206,254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,798.14x = 423,512.08 × 206,254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,798.14x = 87,351,255,363.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,351,255,363.88/306,798.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,718.99

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