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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,153.97, 419,592.96 and 196,758.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,153.97, 419,592.96 and 196,758.63 is: 271,436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,153.97 : 419,592.96 = 196,758.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,153.97/419,592.96 = 196,758.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,153.97x = 419,592.96 × 196,758.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,153.97x = 82,558,535,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,558,535,967.24/304,153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,436.66

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