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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,419.08, 424,166.09 and 186,557.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,419.08, 424,166.09 and 186,557.63 is: 257,405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,419.08 : 424,166.09 = 186,557.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,419.08/424,166.09 = 186,557.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,419.08x = 424,166.09 × 186,557.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,419.08x = 79,131,417,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,131,417,423.15/307,419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,405.68

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