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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,255.31, 426,765.09 and 181,939.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,255.31, 426,765.09 and 181,939.09 is: 251,071.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,255.31 : 426,765.09 = 181,939.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,255.31/426,765.09 = 181,939.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,255.31x = 426,765.09 × 181,939.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,255.31x = 77,645,252,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,645,252,118.37/309,255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,071.69

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