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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,806.85, 423,452.60 and 186,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,806.85, 423,452.60 and 186,014.28 is: 256,735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,806.85 : 423,452.60 = 186,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,806.85/423,452.60 = 186,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,806.85x = 423,452.60 × 186,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,806.85x = 78,768,231,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,768,231,858.56/306,806.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,735.57

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