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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,909.59, 423,556.54 and 186,055.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,909.59, 423,556.54 and 186,055.97 is: 256,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,909.59 : 423,556.54 = 186,055.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,909.59/423,556.54 = 186,055.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,909.59x = 423,556.54 × 186,055.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,909.59x = 78,805,223,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,805,223,028.16/306,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,770.15

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