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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,906.41, 423,552.13 and 186,052.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,906.41, 423,552.13 and 186,052.79 is: 256,765.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,906.41 : 423,552.13 = 186,052.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,906.41/423,552.13 = 186,052.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,906.41x = 423,552.13 × 186,052.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,906.41x = 78,803,055,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,803,055,496.94/306,906.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,765.75

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