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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,406.94, 424,260.45 and 186,541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,406.94, 424,260.45 and 186,541.26 is: 257,450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,406.94 : 424,260.45 = 186,541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,406.94/424,260.45 = 186,541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,406.94x = 424,260.45 × 186,541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,406.94x = 79,142,078,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,142,078,911.17/307,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,450.53

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