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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,294.44, 424,094.18 and 186,466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,294.44, 424,094.18 and 186,466.34 is: 257,340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,294.44 : 424,094.18 = 186,466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,294.44/424,094.18 = 186,466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,294.44x = 424,094.18 × 186,466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,294.44x = 79,079,289,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,079,289,559.90/307,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,340.45

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