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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,064.92, 419,621.42 and 201,914.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,064.92, 419,621.42 and 201,914.25 is: 278,649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,064.92 : 419,621.42 = 201,914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,064.92/419,621.42 = 201,914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,064.92x = 419,621.42 × 201,914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,064.92x = 84,727,544,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,727,544,303.24/304,064.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,649.52

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