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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,906.90, 423,552.81 and 186,053.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,906.90, 423,552.81 and 186,053.28 is: 256,766.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,906.90 : 423,552.81 = 186,053.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,906.90/423,552.81 = 186,053.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,906.90x = 423,552.81 × 186,053.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,906.90x = 78,803,389,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,803,389,553.72/306,906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,766.43

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