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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,247.80, 426,754.74 and 181,931.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,247.80, 426,754.74 and 181,931.59 is: 251,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,247.80 : 426,754.74 = 181,931.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,247.80/426,754.74 = 181,931.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,247.80x = 426,754.74 × 181,931.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,247.80x = 77,640,168,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,640,168,388.24/309,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,061.34

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