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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,227.13, 426,786.71 and 181,908.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,227.13, 426,786.71 and 181,908.09 is: 251,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,227.13 : 426,786.71 = 181,908.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,227.13/426,786.71 = 181,908.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,227.13x = 426,786.71 × 181,908.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,227.13x = 77,635,954,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,635,954,343.94/309,227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,064.50

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