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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,906.67, 423,552.49 and 186,053.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,906.67, 423,552.49 and 186,053.05 is: 256,766.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,906.67 : 423,552.49 = 186,053.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,906.67/423,552.49 = 186,053.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,906.67x = 423,552.49 × 186,053.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,906.67x = 78,803,233,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,803,233,710.45/306,906.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,766.12

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