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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,297.62, 424,098.57 and 186,469.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,297.62, 424,098.57 and 186,469.53 is: 257,344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,297.62 : 424,098.57 = 186,469.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,297.62/424,098.57 = 186,469.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,297.62x = 424,098.57 × 186,469.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,297.62x = 79,081,461,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,081,461,021.57/307,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,344.85

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