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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,263.44, 423,783.18 and 199,867.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,263.44, 423,783.18 and 199,867.78 is: 275,661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,263.44 : 423,783.18 = 199,867.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,263.44/423,783.18 = 199,867.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,263.44x = 423,783.18 × 199,867.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,263.44x = 84,700,603,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,700,603,387.94/307,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,661.18

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