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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,968, 424,983.88 and 193,308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,968, 424,983.88 and 193,308.24 is: 266,757.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,968 : 424,983.88 = 193,308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,968/424,983.88 = 193,308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,968x = 424,983.88 × 193,308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,968x = 82,152,885,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,152,885,871.17/307,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,757.86

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