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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,273.06, 426,789.58 and 181,956.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,273.06, 426,789.58 and 181,956.84 is: 251,096.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,273.06 : 426,789.58 = 181,956.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,273.06/426,789.58 = 181,956.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,273.06x = 426,789.58 × 181,956.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,273.06x = 77,657,283,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,657,283,321.73/309,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,096.18

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