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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,814.84, 424,667.58 and 186,910.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,814.84, 424,667.58 and 186,910.28 is: 257,865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,814.84 : 424,667.58 = 186,910.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,814.84/424,667.58 = 186,910.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,814.84x = 424,667.58 × 186,910.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,814.84x = 79,374,736,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,374,736,284.72/307,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,865.20

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