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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,275.06, 426,792.34 and 181,958.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,275.06, 426,792.34 and 181,958.84 is: 251,098.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,275.06 : 426,792.34 = 181,958.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,275.06/426,792.34 = 181,958.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,275.06x = 426,792.34 × 181,958.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,275.06x = 77,658,639,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,658,639,107.29/309,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,098.94

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