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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,921.58, 423,617.14 and 206,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,921.58, 423,617.14 and 206,261.26 is: 284,684.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,921.58 : 423,617.14 = 206,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,921.58/423,617.14 = 206,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,921.58x = 423,617.14 × 206,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,921.58x = 87,375,805,054.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,375,805,054.00/306,921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,684.46

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