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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,257.44, 423,774.91 and 199,861.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,257.44, 423,774.91 and 199,861.77 is: 275,652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,257.44 : 423,774.91 = 199,861.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,257.44/423,774.91 = 199,861.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,257.44x = 423,774.91 × 199,861.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,257.44x = 84,696,402,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,696,402,594.88/307,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,652.89

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