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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,905.14, 423,550.38 and 186,051.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,905.14, 423,550.38 and 186,051.52 is: 256,764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,905.14 : 423,550.38 = 186,051.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,905.14/423,550.38 = 186,051.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,905.14x = 423,550.38 × 186,051.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,905.14x = 78,802,191,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,802,191,995.58/306,905.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,764.00

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