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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,913.02, 423,561.26 and 186,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,913.02, 423,561.26 and 186,059.40 is: 256,774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,913.02 : 423,561.26 = 186,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,913.02/423,561.26 = 186,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,913.02x = 423,561.26 × 186,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,913.02x = 78,807,553,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,807,553,898.84/306,913.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,774.88

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