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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,923.58, 423,619.90 and 206,263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,923.58, 423,619.90 and 206,263.26 is: 284,687.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,923.58 : 423,619.90 = 206,263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,923.58/423,619.90 = 206,263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,923.58x = 423,619.90 × 206,263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,923.58x = 87,377,221,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,377,221,574.87/306,923.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,687.22

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