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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,296.94, 424,097.63 and 186,468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,296.94, 424,097.63 and 186,468.84 is: 257,343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,296.94 : 424,097.63 = 186,468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,296.94/424,097.63 = 186,468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,296.94x = 424,097.63 × 186,468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,296.94x = 79,080,993,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,080,993,112.85/307,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,343.90

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