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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,931.60, 423,630.96 and 206,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,931.60, 423,630.96 and 206,271.28 is: 284,698.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,931.60 : 423,630.96 = 206,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,931.60/423,630.96 = 206,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,931.60x = 423,630.96 × 206,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,931.60x = 87,382,900,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,382,900,366.83/306,931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,698.29

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