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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,293.61, 426,804.97 and 181,944.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,293.61, 426,804.97 and 181,944.60 is: 251,071.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,293.61 : 426,804.97 = 181,944.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,293.61/426,804.97 = 181,944.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,293.61x = 426,804.97 × 181,944.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,293.61x = 77,654,859,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,654,859,544.66/309,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,071.66

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