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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,853.98, 423,508.95 and 192,176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,853.98, 423,508.95 and 192,176.07 is: 265,234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,853.98 : 423,508.95 = 192,176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,853.98/423,508.95 = 192,176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,853.98x = 423,508.95 × 192,176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,853.98x = 81,388,285,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,388,285,620.83/306,853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,234.58

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