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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,914.56, 423,563.36 and 186,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,914.56, 423,563.36 and 186,060.94 is: 256,776.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,914.56 : 423,563.36 = 186,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,914.56/423,563.36 = 186,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,914.56x = 423,563.36 × 186,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,914.56x = 78,808,594,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,808,594,921.95/306,914.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,776.99

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