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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,026.36, 419,454.09 and 196,732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,026.36, 419,454.09 and 196,732.14 is: 271,424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,026.36 : 419,454.09 = 196,732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,026.36/419,454.09 = 196,732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,026.36x = 419,454.09 × 196,732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,026.36x = 82,520,100,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,520,100,757.45/304,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,424.16

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