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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,447.40, 424,212.90 and 186,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,447.40, 424,212.90 and 186,652.28 is: 257,540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,447.40 : 424,212.90 = 186,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,447.40/424,212.90 = 186,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,447.40x = 424,212.90 × 186,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,447.40x = 79,180,304,990.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,180,304,990.41/307,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,540.98

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