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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,294.63, 424,094.44 and 186,466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,294.63, 424,094.44 and 186,466.52 is: 257,340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,294.63 : 424,094.44 = 186,466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,294.63/424,094.44 = 186,466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,294.63x = 424,094.44 × 186,466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,294.63x = 79,079,414,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,079,414,972.22/307,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,340.70

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