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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,325.88, 423,144.60 and 261,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,325.88, 423,144.60 and 261,295 is: 359,766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,325.88 : 423,144.60 = 261,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,325.88/423,144.60 = 261,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,325.88x = 423,144.60 × 261,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,325.88x = 110,565,568,257
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,565,568,257/307,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,766.54

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